DDLS388 - LPAD: Length of result must not be shorter than the Ipad string

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 388

• Message text: LPAD: Length of result must not be shorter than the Ipad string

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS388 - LPAD: Length of result must not be shorter than the Ipad string ?

  The SAP error message DDLS388 with the description "LPAD: Length of result must not be shorter than the Ipad string" typically occurs when using the LPAD function in a SQL statement or ABAP program. This error indicates that the length of the resulting string generated by the LPAD function is shorter than the length of the input string (the string you are trying to pad).
  Cause:
  The LPAD function is used to left-pad a string with a specified character to a certain length. The syntax generally looks like this:
  LPAD(input_string, total_length, pad_string)
  
  input_string: The original string you want to pad.
  total_length: The total length of the resulting string after padding.
  pad_string: The character(s) used for padding.
  
  The error occurs when:
  
  The total_length specified is less than the length of the input_string.
  The pad_string is not specified correctly or is empty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the total_length parameter is greater than or equal to the length of the input_string. Here are some steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Check the Lengths: Before calling the LPAD function, check the length of the input_string and ensure that total_length is not less than this length.
  
  
  Adjust the Total Length: If you need to pad the string, make sure to set total_length to a value that is greater than or equal to the length of the input_string.
  
  
  Example Correction:
  If you have a statement like this:
  LPAD('123', 2, '0')
  This will cause the error because the length of '123' (3) is greater than the specified total length (2). You should change it to:
  LPAD('123', 3, '0')  -- or any value greater than or equal to 3
  
  
  Check for Empty Pad String: Ensure that the pad_string is not empty. If it is, provide a valid character for padding.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to understand the behavior of the LPAD function.
  Testing: Test your SQL or ABAP code in a development environment to ensure that the changes resolve the error without introducing new issues.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the values being passed to the LPAD function to identify any unexpected values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDLS388 error in your SAP environment.