How To Fix DO307 - Short key word in language &: length & > maximum length &

DO307 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Short key word in language &: length & > maximum length &

What causes this issue?

The short key word of the data element is too long in the defined
language. Probably the length of the translation of the short key word
exceeds the length defined in the original language when the data
element was created.

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 maximum length (field Lg) of the short key word of the
data element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO307 - Short key word in language &: length & > maximum length & ?

  The SAP error message DO307 indicates that there is a short keyword in a specific language that exceeds the maximum allowed length. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a short text or keyword in a language that has a defined maximum length, and the input exceeds that limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the text or keyword you are trying to enter is longer than the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The error may also arise if the language settings are not correctly configured, leading to mismatches in expected lengths.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this can be due to simple data entry mistakes where extra characters or spaces are inadvertently included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Maximum Length: Review the maximum length allowed for the short keyword in the specific language. This can usually be found in the