How To Fix DB746 - The entered value is too big (maximum &2)

DB746 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 746

• Message text: The entered value is too big (maximum &2)

What causes this issue?

You entered &V1& in a numeric field, but the maximum for this field
type is &V2&.

System Response

Unable to continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB746 - The entered value is too big (maximum &2) ?

  The SAP error message DB746 indicates that a value entered in a field exceeds the maximum allowed limit for that field. This error typically occurs when the data being inputted into a database field is larger than the defined size for that field in the database schema.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Size Limitation: Each field in a database table has a defined maximum size. If you attempt to enter a value that exceeds this size, the DB746 error will be triggered.
  Data Type Mismatch: Sometimes, the data type of the field may not support the value being entered (e.g., trying to enter a string in a numeric field).
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the application or the database may not align with the expected data sizes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Review the field definition in the database table to understand the maximum size allowed. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data