How To Fix DB861 - Entry "&1" is too long. Maximum: &2

DB861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Entry "&1" is too long. Maximum: &2

What causes this issue?

"&V1&" is too long. The maximum permitted input length is &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB861 - Entry "&1" is too long. Maximum: &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB861 indicates that an entry you are trying to input into a database field exceeds the maximum length allowed for that field. The message typically appears in scenarios where you are entering data into a table or a field that has a defined maximum length, and the data you are trying to save exceeds that limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  The entry you are trying to save in a database field is longer than the maximum length specified for that field. For example, if the field is defined to accept a maximum of 20 characters, and you attempt to enter 25 characters, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the database table to determine the maximum length allowed. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table structure.
  
  
  Modify Input Data: Adjust the data you are trying to enter to