How To Fix /BOBF/TOOLS_CC073 - Value of (&1) is a too long ( max length: &2 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TOOLS_CC -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Value of (&1) is a too long ( max length: &2 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC073 - Value of (&1) is a too long ( max length: &2 ) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TOOLS_CC073 indicates that a value being processed exceeds the maximum allowed length for a specific field. The message format typically includes two placeholders: &1 represents the actual value that is too long, and &2 represents the maximum allowed length for that field.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOBF) when:
  
  A user is trying to input or update a field with a value that exceeds the defined length in the data model.
  The field in question may be a string or text field that has a specific maximum length defined in the underlying database or data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This can often be inferred from the context in which the error occurs or by checking the logs.
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the data model or the definition of the