How To Fix COTPL004 - Object entered is too long (only &1 characters allowed)

COTPL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COTPL - Template Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object entered is too long (only &1 characters allowed)

What causes this issue?

The object entered has the length &v3&. Objects of type &v2& can only
have &v1& characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTPL004 - Object entered is too long (only &1 characters allowed) ?

  The SAP error message COTPL004 indicates that the object you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length for that particular field. The message specifies that only a certain number of characters (denoted by &1) are permitted, and the input you provided exceeds this limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Limitation: Each field in SAP has a predefined maximum length. If you attempt to enter a value that exceeds this length, you will encounter this error.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently copy and paste data that includes extra characters or spaces, leading to an overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, custom configurations or modifications to the system may inadvertently change the expected field lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the documentation or field properties to determine the maximum allowed length for the field in question. Ensure that your input does not exceed this limit.
  Trim Input: If you are copying and pasting data, make sure to