How To Fix BTFR_MESS176 - Context has length &1; the original text however has length &2

BTFR_MESS176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Context has length &1; the original text however has length &2

What causes this issue?

The length of the context is different from the context of the original
text. At runtime, texts are displayed in the length assigned to them. If
the length of the context is greater than the length of the original
text, there may not be sufficient space in the application.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the text length or ensure that there is sufficient space in the
application.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS176 - Context has length &1; the original text however has length &2 ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS176 indicates a mismatch in the length of the context and the original text. Specifically, it states that the context has a certain length (denoted as &1), while the original text has a different length (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in scenarios involving text processing, such as when dealing with text elements in SAP applications, particularly in the context of Business Transaction Framework (BTF) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the expected length of the context and the actual length of the original text. This can occur if the text has been modified or if there is an inconsistency in the data being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that define how text elements are handled can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that