How To Fix BB143 - Enter a field length not greater than &

BB143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Enter a field length not greater than &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB143 - Enter a field length not greater than & ?

  The SAP error message BB143, which states "Enter a field length not greater than &," typically occurs when you are trying to define a field length in a data structure or table that exceeds the maximum allowed length for that particular field type. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when working with data definitions in ABAP Dictionary or while creating custom tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The field length you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum limit defined for that field type. For example, if you are defining a character field (CHAR), the maximum length is usually 255 characters.
  Data Type Restrictions: Different data types have different maximum lengths. For instance, numeric fields have a different limit compared to character fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings or data type assignments in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Maximum Length: Review the maximum allowed length for the field