How To Fix CJ558 - Field length exceeded when calculating project & duration

CJ558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Field length exceeded when calculating project & duration

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred while calculating the duration of
project definition &V1&.

System Response

The field will be filled with the maximum value.

How to fix this error?

Select a larger unit for duration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ558 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ558 ("Field length exceeded when calculating project & duration") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures, activities, or durations that exceed the defined limits in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Length Limitations: The error is often triggered when the total duration of a project or the number of activities exceeds the maximum allowable field length defined in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The project has an excessive number of activities.
  The duration of individual activities is set too high.
  The overall project structure is too complex.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, incorrect data entry or configuration settings can lead to this error. For example, if a user mistakenly inputs an unrealistic duration for a task.
  
  
  Customizations: If the SAP system has been customized, there may be additional constraints or limits that are not present in the standard configuration.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Project Structure: Check the project structure