How To Fix AR103 - &1 &3 is longer than &2 characters

AR103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: &1 &3 is longer than &2 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR103 - &1 &3 is longer than &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message AR103 indicates that a certain field's value exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message format typically looks like this: "AR103 &1 &3 is longer than &2 characters," where:
  
  &1: The name of the field or attribute.
  &2: The maximum allowed length for that field.
  &3: The actual length of the value being entered.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to enter data into a field that exceeds its defined character limit. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Inputting a string that is too long in a text field.
  Importing data from external sources where the data length is not validated.
  Custom developments or enhancements that do not adhere to the field length restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AR103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the field mentioned in the error message and check its maximum allowed length in the relevant SAP table or data structure.
  
  
  Trim Input Data: If the