How To Fix DC1218 - Maximum field length is 254 characters

DC1218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DC1 - BDT-DC Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Maximum field length is 254 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DC1218 - Maximum field length is 254 characters ?

  The SAP error message DC1218, which states "Maximum field length is 254 characters," typically occurs when you are trying to input or process a string of text that exceeds the maximum allowable length for a specific field in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, uploading data, or processing records in a program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the data being entered or processed exceeds the maximum character limit of 254 characters for a specific field.
  Field Definition: The field in question is defined in the database or application layer to accept a maximum of 254 characters, and any attempt to exceed this limit will trigger the error.
  Data Uploads: If you are uploading data from an external source (like a CSV file), the data in one of the columns may exceed the defined limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Truncate Data: If possible, reduce