How To Fix EA158 - This IDoc data record cannot be edited - field is too long

EA158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: This IDoc data record cannot be edited - field is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA158 - This IDoc data record cannot be edited - field is too long ?

  The SAP error message EA158, which states "This IDoc data record cannot be edited - field is too long," typically occurs when the data being processed in an IDoc (Intermediate Document) exceeds the defined length for a specific field in the IDoc structure. This can happen during the creation, processing, or editing of IDocs when the data being sent or received does not conform to the expected format or length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being sent in the IDoc exceeds the maximum length defined for that particular field in the IDoc structure.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch between the source data and the IDoc structure, leading to longer data being sent than what the IDoc can handle.
  Data Transformation Issues: If there are transformations or mappings applied to the data before it is sent as an IDoc, these may inadvertently increase the length of the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc type