How To Fix 9J147 - Allowed entry length according to edit screen - unequal statistics

9J147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Allowed entry length according to edit screen - unequal statistics

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J147 - Allowed entry length according to edit screen - unequal statistics ?

  The SAP error message 9J147 ("Allowed entry length according to edit screen - unequal statistics") typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with fields that have specific length restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected length of the data entry in a field and the actual length of the data being entered. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The data being entered exceeds the maximum allowed length defined for that field in the edit screen.
  Data Format Issues: The data format may not conform to the expected format, leading to discrepancies in length.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom fields or enhancements in the system, they may not be properly configured, leading to this error.
  Data Transfer Issues: When transferring data from one system to another (e.g., during data migration), the data may not