How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG013 - Category ID '&2' too long; shorten your entry to &1 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG - Product: Customer-Specific Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Category ID '&2' too long; shorten your entry to &1 characters

What causes this issue?

The entry you made is too long. You can enter a maximum of 18 characters
for a category ID.
Categories correspond to classes in the SAP system. Classes are a
maximum of 18 characters long in the SAP system, whereas categories can
be 20 characters long in the CRM system. If you intend to transfer this
data from the CRM system to an SAP system and want to avoid extensive
mapping, category IDs should not contain more than 18 characters.

How to fix this error?

Shorten your entry so that it does not exceed 18 characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG013 - Category ID '&2' too long; shorten your entry to &1 characters ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG013 indicates that the Category ID you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message specifies that the Category ID should be shortened to a certain number of characters (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the input for the Category ID exceeds the defined character limit in the SAP system. Each field in SAP has a specific length defined in the data dictionary, and if the input exceeds this length, the system will throw an error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to shorten the Category ID you are trying to enter. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Maximum Length: Check the documentation or the data dictionary for the specific field to determine the maximum allowed length for the Category ID.
  
  
  Modify the Input: Edit the Category ID to ensure it does not exceed the specified character limit. This may involve abbreviating the ID or using a different identifier that fits within the allowed length.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the input to ensure it meets the requirements before saving or processing.
  
  
  Testing: If applicable, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production to ensure that the new Category ID works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Lengths: You can check the field lengths in the SAP data dictionary (transaction SE11) by looking up the relevant table or structure that contains the Category ID.
  Custom Development: If you are frequently encountering this issue, consider discussing with your SAP development team to see if there is a need for a change in the data model or if additional validation can be implemented.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific module you are working with, as different modules may have different constraints.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter a valid Category ID.