How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_CCI140 - &1: Lower limit of &2 &3 is too long.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_CCI - Messages for chemical compliance view API

• Message number: 140

• Message text: &1: Lower limit of &2 &3 is too long.

What causes this issue?

You want to enter the lower limit &v4& for the &V2& &V3&, but the value
is too long.

System Response

The system does not change the lower limit.
The system stops processing the object with number &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the lower limit has only 13 digits (without separator).

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 CM_EHFND_API_CCI140 - &1: Lower limit of &2 &3 is too long. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI140 typically indicates that there is an issue with the length of a value being passed to a function or API in the SAP system. The message suggests that the lower limit of a certain field (indicated by placeholders &2 and &3) exceeds the allowed length.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The error usually occurs when the data being inputted into a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the database or application logic.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may be entering data that is longer than what is allowed, either due to a misunderstanding of the field requirements or due to a copy-paste error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that defines the limits for certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data model or database table to understand the maximum allowed lengths. Ensure that the data being entered does not exceed these limits.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the application to ensure that users cannot enter data that exceeds the defined limits.
  Adjust Input Data: If you are programmatically passing data to the API, ensure that the data being sent is trimmed or formatted to fit within the allowed limits.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific API or function module you are using to understand the expected input parameters and their constraints.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the code to see what values are being passed and identify where the issue is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the structure of the data being processed.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.