How To Fix CM_EHFND_TM025 - Word longer than 255 characters found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_TM - Messages for Task Management

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Word longer than 255 characters found

What causes this issue?

You entered a word that is longer than 255 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?

Add spaces in between the characters to create words that are shorter
than 255 characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_TM025 - Word longer than 255 characters found ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_TM025 indicates that a word longer than 255 characters has been found in a text field. This typically occurs in scenarios where text data is being processed, such as in the context of master data, transactional data, or when using certain SAP applications that involve text input.
  Cause:
  
  Text Field Limitations: In SAP, certain text fields have a maximum character limit (often 255 characters). If a word or a continuous string of characters exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Data Import/Upload: This error can occur during data uploads or imports (e.g., using LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools) if the source data contains long words or strings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that handle text data, they may not properly handle long words, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure that no individual words exceed the 255-character limit. This may involve:
  
  Trimming long words or breaking them into smaller segments.
  Ensuring that text fields are properly formatted before uploading or processing.
  
  
  
  Adjusting Data Input: If you are manually entering data, ensure that you do not input any single word or string that exceeds the character limit.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If the error arises from custom development, review the code to ensure that it properly handles text input and adheres to SAP's character limits.
  
  
  Use of Text Types: If you need to store longer text, consider using appropriate text types in SAP that allow for longer entries, such as long text fields (e.g., using the SO10 text object).
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to catch and manage such errors gracefully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding text handling and limitations in the specific module you are working with.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the long word and ensuring compliance with SAP's character limits, you should be able to resolve the CM_EHFND_TM025 error effectively.