How To Fix CJ604 - Key is too long. Key cannot exceed & places

CJ604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Key is too long. Key cannot exceed & places

What causes this issue?

You have entered a key for the coding of the project definition or
WBS element that is too long. A value of "&V1&" for the length in coding
was defined in the control parameters.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a key that does not exceed the maximum length.
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Check to make sure that the correct length for the key was defined in
the control parameters.
If necessary, ensure that a different length is defined.

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CJ604 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ604 ("Key is too long. Key cannot exceed & places") typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling when the key length of a certain field exceeds the allowed limit. This error is often encountered when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or other related objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the key (such as a project number, WBS element, or other identifiers) exceeds the maximum length defined in the system. Each key in SAP has a predefined length, and if the input exceeds this length, the error is triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for project management or controlling modules may not align with the expected key lengths.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a key that is longer than the allowed length due to manual data entry mistakes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Length: Verify the maximum