How To Fix DO263 - Output length (&) is less than the calculated output length (&)

DO263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Output length (&) is less than the calculated output length (&)

What causes this issue?

The output length is calculated from the specified data type, number of
positions, decimal places and sign.
The output length specified is below this calculated output length.
This means that only the part of a value is displayed which is in the
area of the specified output length.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Increase the output length.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO263 - Output length (&) is less than the calculated output length (&) ?

  The SAP error message DO263 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the expected output length of a document and the actual output length defined in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving output processing, such as printing or generating documents (e.g., invoices, purchase orders, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Output length (&) is less than the calculated output length (&)" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Output Length Configuration: The output length defined in the output type configuration is less than the length required for the document being processed.
  Changes in Document Structure: If there have been changes to the document structure (e.g., additional fields added), the output length may need to be adjusted accordingly.
  Custom Forms or Layouts: If you are using custom forms or layouts, they may not be aligned with the expected output length.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed that lead