How To Fix CNV20551258 - &1 : Field &2 is too long ( &3 > &4 )

CNV20551258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: &1 : Field &2 is too long ( &3 > &4 )

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CNV20551258 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20551258 indicates that a specific field in your data is too long, meaning that the length of the data being processed exceeds the maximum allowed length for that field. The message format typically includes placeholders for the field name, the actual length of the data, and the maximum allowed length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being imported or processed has a length that exceeds the defined limit for that particular field in the database or data structure.
  Data Migration: This error often occurs during data migration processes, where data from legacy systems is being transferred to SAP systems, and the legacy data may not conform to the length restrictions of the SAP fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the data model or the mapping of fields may not align with the expected lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in