How To Fix CNVA_00006_MSG069 - Datatype & cannot have minimum length greater than 255

CNVA_00006_MSG069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_00006_MSG - Message class for Content Based Search

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Datatype & cannot have minimum length greater than 255

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CNVA_00006_MSG069 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_00006_MSG069 indicates that there is an issue with a data type definition in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the minimum length for a certain data type cannot exceed 255 characters. This error typically arises in the context of data conversion or data migration processes, particularly when working with structures or fields that have been defined with a minimum length greater than the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Definition: The error is caused by a field or data type that has been defined with a minimum length greater than 255 characters. In SAP, certain data types (like CHAR or STRING) have restrictions on their length, and exceeding these limits will trigger this error.
  Data Migration: This error often occurs during data migration or conversion processes where the source data structure does not match the target structure in terms of length definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type Definitions: Review the data type