How To Fix 5P026 - Insufficient space for detailed definition of the variable key

5P026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Insufficient space for detailed definition of the variable key

What causes this issue?

You have used a decision operation that fills the variable key.
However, the variable key is not long enough for this value.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
You can use only part of the value for the query and shorten it using
the operations VALEN and VAOFF.
If you require the entire value, create a new personnel calculation
rule that contains this and the following operations. Use GCY or PCY to
process the new personnel calculation rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5P026 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P026 ("Insufficient space for detailed definition of the variable key") typically occurs when there is a limitation in the system regarding the size or complexity of a variable key definition in a report or query. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining variables in a report or when using certain data extraction tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Key Definition Size: The error indicates that the variable key you are trying to define exceeds the allowed size or complexity. This could be due to too many characteristics or too long a definition.
  System Limitations: SAP has certain limitations on the number of fields or the total length of the variable key definition that can be processed.
  Data Model Complexity: If the data model is overly complex or if there are too many dependencies, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Simplify the Variable Key: Review the variable key definition and try to