How To Fix C0818 - Text exceeds field length. Text is truncated

C0818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Text exceeds field length. Text is truncated

What causes this issue?

The text field is not long enough to accommodate the text symbol in
addition to the text that already exists.

System Response

The system still inserted the text symbol. The text following the
symbol was moved to the right and truncated at the end of the text
field.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0818 - Text exceeds field length. Text is truncated ?

  The SAP error message C0818, which states "Text exceeds field length. Text is truncated," typically occurs when the text being entered into a field exceeds the maximum allowable length for that field. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering descriptions, comments, or other text data in SAP transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Limitation: Each field in SAP has a defined maximum length. If the text you are trying to enter exceeds this length, SAP will truncate the text and may generate this error message.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter more text than is allowed, especially when copying and pasting from other sources.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the field length may be configured incorrectly in the system, leading to unexpected truncation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field's maximum length in the SAP documentation or by checking the field properties in the relevant transaction. Ensure that the text you are entering does