How To Fix AQ709 - The start position is less than 1 or greater than the field length

AQ709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 709

• Message text: The start position is less than 1 or greater than the field length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ709 - The start position is less than 1 or greater than the field length ?

  The SAP error message AQ709, which states "The start position is less than 1 or greater than the field length," typically occurs when there is an issue with the way data is being processed or manipulated in a program or function module. This error is often related to string operations, where the specified start position for a substring or similar operation is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Start Position: The start position specified for a substring operation is either less than 1 or exceeds the length of the string being processed.
  Data Length Mismatch: The length of the data being processed does not match the expected length, leading to an out-of-bounds error.
  Incorrect Logic in Code: There may be a logical error in the code that calculates the start position or the length of the string.
  Dynamic Data: If the data being processed is dynamic (e.g., coming from user input or external sources), it may not conform