How To Fix ABADR014 - The specified first position and length are not valid

ABADR014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The specified first position and length are not valid

What causes this issue?

The length was corrected automatically so that the position does not
exceed the maximum length.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ABADR014 - Details

• The SAP error message ABADR014 indicates that there is an issue with the specified first position and length in a data processing operation, typically related to data extraction or transformation processes. This error often arises in the context of ABAP programs, data uploads, or when working with data structures that require specific formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Position or Length: The specified starting position or length for a data field is outside the bounds of the data structure or string being processed. For example, if you are trying to extract a substring from a string that is shorter than the specified starting position or length.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The data structure being referenced may not match the expected format, leading to invalid position or length references.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, configuration settings in data extraction or transformation tools may lead to incorrect position and length specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Verify the length of the data being