How To Fix C1165 - Length of key field in check table & is different to char. values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Length of key field in check table & is different to char. values

What causes this issue?

The length of the key field in check table &v1& has &v2& characters and
is therefore too long. The characteristic value has only &v3&
characters, so the field entries in the check table may be unusable.

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?

Enter another check table, or delete your entry. Once you have deleted
your entry, you may be able to change the formatting, so that you can
use the check table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1165 - Length of key field in check table & is different to char. values ?

  The SAP error message C1165 indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a key field in a check table and the character values being used in a validation or check operation. This typically occurs when the data being processed does not conform to the expected format or length defined in the database table.
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Mismatch: The key field in the check table has a defined length, and the character values being checked exceed this length.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have entered data that is longer than the allowed length for the key field.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the check table or the related data elements.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the key field may not match the data type of the values being checked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Verify the length of the key field in the check table. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the relevant table.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the character values being used in the operation conform to the expected length and format. If necessary, truncate or modify the input data to fit the required length.
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, review the configuration of the check table and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Data Cleansing: If the data has been imported or migrated, consider running a data cleansing process to ensure that all entries conform to the expected formats.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the check table and related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidelines on data entry and validation rules for the specific module you are working with.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.