How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG021 - Only attribute lengths of up to 26 characters are permitted

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Only attribute lengths of up to 26 characters are permitted

What causes this issue?

Due to a length limitation in the People-Centric UI (PC UI), multi-value
attributes may only be created with a length of 26 characters as of
Release 6.20. Multi-value attributes created in an earlier release where
their length exceeds 26 characters cannot be displayed in the PC UI.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not use the People-Centric UI, you can convert error messages
to warnings by making the appropriate entry in the Customizing table
T100C.
ARBGB: COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG
MSGNR: 021
UNAME:
MSGTS: W
MSGTB: W

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG021 indicates that there is an issue with the length of an attribute in a product master data record. Specifically, it states that only attribute lengths of up to 26 characters are permitted, and you are likely trying to input an attribute that exceeds this limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Length Exceeded: The most common cause of this error is that one or more attributes of the product you are trying to create or update have values that exceed the maximum allowed length of 26 characters.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a result of incorrect data entry where a user inadvertently inputs a longer string than allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the product attributes in the SAP system may not align with the expected lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Values: Review the values you are trying to input for the product attributes. Ensure that none of them exceed the