How To Fix DS567 - Maximum length of the text symbol set automatically to current length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 567

• Message text: Maximum length of the text symbol set automatically to current length

What causes this issue?

You did not set an explicit maximum length for the text symbol.
The maximum length will be set automatically to the current length
of the text.

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?

You can change the maximum length yourself if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS567 - Maximum length of the text symbol set automatically to current length ?

  The SAP error message DS567, which states "Maximum length of the text symbol set automatically to current length," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with text symbols in the development environment.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you are trying to define a text symbol in a way that exceeds the maximum allowable length for that text symbol. In SAP, text symbols are used to store user-defined texts that can be reused in various parts of the application. Each text symbol has a maximum length, and if you attempt to set a text symbol to a length that exceeds this limit, SAP automatically adjusts the length to the maximum allowed value and issues this warning message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Length: Review the text you are trying to assign to the text symbol. Ensure that it does not exceed