How To Fix AP168 - Total length is too long

AP168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Total length is too long

What causes this issue?

The length of the edit ID (&V1& characters) plus the length of the
coding mask (&V2& characters) together exceeds the maximum length
allowed (24 characters).

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP168 - Total length is too long ?

  The SAP error message AP168, which states "Total length is too long," typically occurs when the total length of a string or data field exceeds the maximum allowed limit defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when dealing with text fields, data uploads, or when processing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The most common cause is that the data being entered or processed exceeds the maximum length defined for a specific field in the database or application.
  Concatenated Strings: If multiple strings are concatenated together, the resulting length may exceed the allowed limit.
  Data Uploads: When uploading data from external sources (like CSV files), the total length of the data being uploaded may exceed the defined limits.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may not have been designed to handle longer strings properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data structure or table to understand