How To Fix CC481 - Change number & with incompatible length in field & (& -> &)

CC481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Change number & with incompatible length in field & (& -> &)

What causes this issue?

The length of field &V2& is not the same in the variable part of the
effectivity in change number &V1&.
sent length: &V3& characters
received length: &V4& characters

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?

Check that the variable structures (name and length) for effectivity
are the same in the sending and receiving system when the change
numbers are distributed.

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 CC481 - Change number & with incompatible length in field & (& -> &) ?

  The SAP error message CC481 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of a change number field in a specific context, typically related to change management in SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules. This error usually arises when the system expects a certain length for a change number, but the provided value does not meet that requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The change number you are trying to use has a different length than what is defined in the system. For example, if the system expects a change number of 10 characters, but you provide one that is 12 characters long, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define the expected length of change numbers, and these settings may not align with the data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of change numbers may lead to typos or incorrect lengths