How To Fix 5P357 - Decision operation is too long, please read the long text

5P357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Decision operation is too long, please read the long text

What causes this issue?

Internally, the decision operation is saved as follows:
field+off(length)?'value', or field1+off(length)?field2+off(length)
This string must not exceed a length of 53 characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5P357 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P357, which states "Decision operation is too long, please read the long text," typically occurs in the context of decision operations within SAP Business Workflow or similar decision-making processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that the decision operation being executed is taking too long to complete, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Complex Decision Logic: The decision operation may involve complex logic or a large number of conditions that require significant processing time.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues due to high load, insufficient resources, or inefficient coding in the decision logic.
  Data Volume: The volume of data being processed in the decision operation may be too large, leading to longer processing times.
  Database Performance: Slow database queries or locks on database tables can also contribute to delays in decision operations.
  Network Latency: If the decision operation involves remote calls or services, network latency can impact