How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 - Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 - Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large) ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large) typically indicates that there is an attempt to access a substring of a string in a way that exceeds the bounds of the string. This can happen when the specified offset and length for the substring operation are not valid, meaning that the combination of the starting position (offset) and the length of the substring exceeds the actual length of the string.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Offset or Length: The offset specified is greater than the length of the string, or the sum of the offset and length exceeds the string's length.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  Programming Errors: There may be a bug in the ABAP code where the substring operation is being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code where the error occurs. Ensure that the offset and length