How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA101 - Field value '&1' in data source '&2' (&3) too long (> 30 characters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA - Messages for CRM Segment Builder BWA Access

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Field value '&1' in data source '&2' (&3) too long (> 30 characters)

What causes this issue?

The following field value in the following data source is too long (> 30
characters):
Field value: &V1&
Data source ID: &V2&
Data source description: &V3& .

System Response

The application reports an error.

How to fix this error?

Use a shorter field value so that its length 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA101 - Field value '&1' in data source '&2' (&3) too long (> 30 characters) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA101 indicates that a field value in a data source exceeds the maximum allowed length of 30 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with marketing segments or data sources that are being processed for analysis or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a field in the data source contains a value that is longer than the defined limit of 30 characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered values that exceed the character limit.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration from another system, longer values may have been imported without proper validation.
  Configuration Issues: The data model may not be configured correctly to handle longer values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field (&1) and data source (&2) that is causing the issue. The third parameter (&3) may provide additional context.
  
  
  Review Data: Access the data source and review the entries for the specified field. Look for any values that exceed 30 characters.
  
  
  Modify Data: 
  
  If the values are user-generated, consider truncating or modifying the values to fit within the 30-character limit.
  If the values are part of a data migration, you may need to clean the data before importing it into SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the business requirement necessitates longer values, consider reviewing the data model and configuration settings. You may need to adjust the field length in the data model if possible, but this may require additional considerations regarding system performance and compatibility.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the data source again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation rules to prevent users from entering values that exceed the character limit in the future.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific data source and field to understand the constraints and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA101 error and ensure that your data complies with the character limits set by SAP.