How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG014 - Attribute alternative ID &2 too long; shorten your entry to &1 characters

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

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

What causes this issue?

The entry you made is too long. An alias ID can have a maximum length of
30 characters.
Attribute aliases correspond to characteristic IDs in the SAP system.
Characteristic IDs have a maximum of 30 characters in the SAP system,
whereas attribute aliases can have a maximum of 40 characters 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, attribute aliases should
not contain more than 30 characters.

How to fix this error?

Shorten your entry so that it does not exceed 30 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.

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG014 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG014 indicates that the value entered for the "Attribute alternative ID" exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message specifies that the entry should be shortened to a certain number of characters (indicated by &1).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user tries to input an alternative ID for a product attribute that exceeds the defined character limit in the SAP system. This limit is set in the configuration of the product master data or the specific attribute settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute: Determine which attribute is causing the error by checking the details provided in the error message (the attribute alternative ID indicated by &2).
  
  
  Shorten the Entry: Modify the entry for the attribute alternative ID to ensure it does not exceed the maximum character limit specified (indicated by &1). 
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider reviewing the configuration settings for the product