How To Fix CNV20551084 - Object type &1: Field length is too long; &2 is used anyway

CNV20551084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Object type &1: Field length is too long; &2 is used anyway

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CNV20551084 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20551084 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a field in a data conversion or migration process. Specifically, it suggests that the field length for a certain object type is longer than what is allowed or expected, but the system is proceeding with the longer length anyway.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being processed has a field length that exceeds the defined length in the target structure or database table.
  Data Migration Issues: This error often occurs during data migration or conversion processes, where data from one system is being transferred to another, and the field definitions do not match.
  Configuration Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the source and target system configurations, leading to discrepancies in field lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Definitions: Check the field definitions in both the source and target systems. Ensure that the field lengths