How To Fix 8A882 - Text file displays truncated amount.

8A882 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Text file displays truncated amount.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The text file supports amounts upto 16 characters. Amounts exceeding 16
characters are truncated to 16 characters and denoted with *.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8A882 - Details

• The SAP error message 8A882 indicates that a text file displays a truncated amount. This typically occurs when the amount fields in a text file exceed the expected length or format defined in the SAP system, leading to data being cut off or not displayed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The amount in the text file exceeds the maximum length defined in the SAP system for that particular field.
  Incorrect Formatting: The text file may not be formatted correctly, leading to misinterpretation of the data by SAP.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type in the text file may not match the expected data type in SAP, causing truncation.
  File Encoding Issues: If the text file is not encoded properly (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI), it may lead to issues in reading the data correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field lengths defined in the SAP system for the relevant data fields. Ensure that the amounts in the