How To Fix AD016 - & & (Enter a value length shorter than the domain length &)

AD016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: & & (Enter a value length shorter than the domain length &)

What causes this issue?

When you maintained the value range, you entered a value that exceeded
the allowed length.

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?

Change either your entry or the allowed length for the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD016 - & & (Enter a value length shorter than the domain length &) ?

  The SAP error message AD016 indicates that a value entered in a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field's domain. This typically occurs when a user tries to input data that is longer than what the system allows based on the field's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  The value entered in a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field's domain.
  The domain specifies the data type and length for a field in the SAP system, and if the input does not conform to these specifications, the error is triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field in which you are entering data to determine the maximum length allowed. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (transaction SE11) for the specific field's domain.
  
  
  Shorten Input Value: Modify the input value to ensure it is shorter than the maximum length defined for the domain. For example, if the field allows a maximum of 10 characters,