How To Fix CA_TTE573 - Too many placeholders: following message will be truncated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Too many placeholders: following message will be truncated

What causes this issue?

A message is sent by the system sending more than 4 parameters to the
message handler.

System Response

This is not a serious problem but should be cleaned up by SAP.

How to fix this error?

Report this message to SAP.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE573 - Too many placeholders: following message will be truncated ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE573: "Too many placeholders: following message will be truncated" typically occurs when a message or log entry exceeds the maximum number of placeholders that can be used in a single message. This can happen in various contexts, such as when logging messages in the application or when displaying messages to users.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Placeholders: The message being generated contains more placeholders (like %s, %d, etc.) than the system can handle. Each placeholder is meant to be replaced with a specific value, and if there are too many, the system cannot process them all.
  Message Length: The overall length of the message may also contribute to this issue, especially if it is combined with a high number of placeholders.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the message handling in the application might not be optimized, leading to excessive placeholders being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Message Generation: Check the code or configuration that generates the message. Reduce the number of placeholders if possible. Ensure that only necessary information is included in the message.
  Optimize Message Content: Instead of using multiple placeholders, consider consolidating information into fewer placeholders or using a different approach to convey the same information.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date. Sometimes, such issues are addressed in patches or updates.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to message handling and logging to understand the limitations and best practices.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch instances where messages may exceed the limit and log them appropriately without causing truncation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Message Class: Identify the message class associated with the error to understand its context better. This can help in troubleshooting and finding relevant documentation.
  Performance Considerations: Excessive logging or message generation can impact system performance. Review logging levels and adjust them as necessary to avoid unnecessary message generation.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.