How To Fix BTFR_MESS177 - Text has length &1; though only &2 is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Text has length &1; though only &2 is allowed

What causes this issue?

The text is longer than the permitted length ( = that which was entered
in the "Length" field).
At runtime, texts are displayed in the length assigned to them. If the
length is shorter than the text, the text is truncated. .

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?

Either you have to shorten the text, or the length has to be changed. If
the length is changed, make sure that there is enough space in the
application.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS177 - Text has length &1; though only &2 is allowed ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS177 indicates that there is a problem with the length of a text field in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the text has a length of &1 characters, but only &2 characters are allowed. This typically occurs when the input data exceeds the defined limit for a particular field in a table or structure.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the text being entered or processed exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the database or application logic.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter more characters than allowed, especially in free-text fields.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the source data may not conform to the target system's field length restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant table or structure to confirm the maximum allowed length. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Trim Input Data: If the input data is being entered manually, ensure that users are aware of the character limits. Implement validation checks to prevent exceeding the allowed length.
  Modify Input Logic: If the error occurs during data processing (e.g., in a program or report), modify the logic to truncate or handle the text appropriately before it is saved or processed.
  Data Migration Adjustments: If this error arises during data migration, ensure that the data being migrated is cleaned and conforms to the target system's field length requirements.
  Custom Validation: Implement custom validation logic in user exits or BAdIs to check the length of the text before processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for field definitions, and SE37 to check function modules that may be involved in processing the data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, consider debugging the program to identify where the text length is being checked or processed.
  
  By addressing the field length issue and ensuring that data conforms to the defined limits, you can resolve the BTFR_MESS177 error in your SAP system.