How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION819 - Characteristic value & is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Characteristic value & is too long

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value &v1& has more characters than is permitted for
the characteristic in the <ZK>classification system</>.

System Response

The characteristic value &v1& is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a shorter value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION819 - Characteristic value & is too long ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION819 indicates that a characteristic value you are trying to enter is too long for the defined length in the system. This typically occurs in the context of classification or material master data where characteristics are defined with specific lengths.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The characteristic value you are trying to input exceeds the maximum length defined for that characteristic in the classification system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where an incorrect or unintended value is being inputted.
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic may have been configured with a length that is too short for the values you need to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification system and check the definition of the characteristic in question. You can do this using transaction code CT04.
  Verify the maximum length defined for the characteristic and ensure that the value you are trying to enter does not exceed this length.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic Value:
  
  If the value you are trying to enter is indeed too long, consider shortening it to fit within the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Length (if applicable):
  
  If it is necessary for your business process to use longer values, you may need to adjust the characteristic definition to allow for longer values. This can be done in transaction CT04 by changing the length of the characteristic.
  Note that changing the length of a characteristic may have implications for existing data and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry process to ensure that values being entered do not exceed the defined lengths.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider implementing user exits or BAdIs to enforce length checks during data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_VALUATION819 error and ensure that your characteristic values conform to the defined lengths in your SAP system.