How To Fix 5P220 - &: Offset and/or length specification exceeds the field length

5P220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: &: Offset and/or length specification exceeds the field length

What causes this issue?

You have used a decision operation with offset and/or length value(s).
You have exceeded the length of the field addressed with the decision
operation.
Example:
As an example, let us use the field 'STADT' with a defined length of
8 characters. The decision operation would be:
DSTADT(10) or DSTADT+7(5)
Both operations are incorrect: In the first case, a length of 10
characters is queried; in the second case, the combination of
'+7(5)' exceeds the defined length of 8.

How to fix this error?

Check the length of the field for the decision operation in the
Data Dictionary and correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P220 - &: Offset and/or length specification exceeds the field length ?

  The SAP error message 5P220 indicates that there is an issue with the offset and/or length specification in a data operation, where the specified values exceed the defined field length. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving data processing, such as data uploads, data transfers, or when working with custom programs or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The offset or length specified in the data mapping does not align with the actual length of the field in the database or structure.
  Data Upload Issues: When uploading data (e.g., using LSMW, BAPIs, or custom programs), the source data may have a length or offset that exceeds the target field's defined length.
  Custom Code Errors: If there is custom ABAP code involved, it may have hardcoded values or incorrect calculations for offsets and lengths.
  Field Length Changes: If the structure of a database table or data element has changed (e.g., a field was shortened), existing programs or