How To Fix 5M650 - SATS &2 needs more than 8 and ANTAL &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 650

• Message text: SATS &2 needs more than 8 and ANTAL &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1

What causes this issue?

You have created a wage type that should be sent to PBS. This wage type
&1 contains amounts for the PBS fields SATS/BEL+B and ANTAL, which are
both too big to fit into the relevant PBS forms.

System Response

The system rejects the employee as such a transaction cannot be split
and sent to PBS.

How to fix this error?

Check if the values are correct. If this is the case, you must split
the amounts into two (SAP) wage types. If required, you can use the
same PBS wage type, but on the SAP side of things the amounts must be
split so that they fit in the format.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M650 - SATS &2 needs more than 8 and ANTAL &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5M650 indicates that there is a validation issue with the input data for a specific work type (WT) in the system. The message specifies that the SATS (which could refer to a specific field or parameter) requires more than 8 characters, and the ANTAL (which could refer to another field or parameter) requires more than 6 characters. 
  Cause:
  
  
  Input Length Restrictions: The error arises when the input values for SATS and ANTAL do not meet the required character length. This could happen if:
  
  The user is entering values that are too short.
  There is a misunderstanding of the required format for these fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce these character limits, which could be set incorrectly or not aligned with business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the values being entered for SATS and ANTAL meet the required character lengths:
  
  SATS should have more than 8 characters.
  ANTAL should have more than 6 characters.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the user interface or during data entry to prevent users from entering invalid values.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the character limits seem inappropriate for your business needs, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if they can be adjusted.
  
  
  User Training: Provide training to users on the correct input formats and requirements for these fields to minimize errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the fields in question and any related configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting or adjusting configurations (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE80 for object navigator).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the character length requirements and ensuring proper data entry practices, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M650 effectively.