How To Fix CNV_20100045 - Length of CostEl long text for &1 &2 exceeds max. length and is cut off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20100 - Messageclass for chart of account conversion

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Length of CostEl long text for &1 &2 exceeds max. length and is cut off

What causes this issue?

The maximum length for long texts for cost elements is 40 characters.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system found that this length limit was exceeded for the long text
for cost element &V1& &V2&. The long text is cut off.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the long text manually if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100045 - Length of CostEl long text for &1 &2 exceeds max. length and is cut off ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100045 indicates that the long text for a cost element exceeds the maximum allowed length, and as a result, it is being truncated. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the long text associated with a cost element being longer than the maximum length defined in the SAP system. In SAP, the maximum length for long texts can vary depending on the specific configuration and version, but it is generally limited to a certain number of characters (often 255 characters for long texts).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text Length: Review the long text for the cost element in question. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  
  
  Shorten the Long Text: If the long text exceeds the limit, you will need to shorten it. This can be done by:
  
  Editing the long text directly in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code KS01 for creating cost elements).
  Modifying the data in the source file or data migration tool to ensure that the long text fits within the allowed length.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Adjustments: If you are using a data migration tool, ensure that the data being imported adheres to the length restrictions. You may need to preprocess the data to truncate or modify long texts before migration.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration or data import process to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Element), KS02 (Change Cost Element), and KS03 (Display Cost Element) to manage cost elements and their long texts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding data migration and the specific limitations of long texts in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20100045 error and successfully manage the long text for your cost elements.