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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AR103 - Details

  • 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

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