How To Fix BM398 - Field overflow: Field &; value &

BM398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Field overflow: Field &; value &

What causes this issue?

If field &v1& were filled with the value &v2&, an overflow would occur.

System Response

The operation is not performed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BM398 - Details

• The SAP error message BM398, which states "Field overflow: Field &; value &," typically indicates that a value being processed exceeds the defined length or capacity of a specific field in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, data import, or processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The value being entered or processed is longer than the maximum length defined for that field in the database or data structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value does not match the expected type for the field, leading to overflow.
  Incorrect Configuration: Custom fields or configurations may not align with the expected data formats or lengths.
  Data Import Issues: When importing data from external sources, the incoming data may not conform to the expected field lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data structure (e.g., database table, data element) to determine the maximum allowed length.