How To Fix EDATEX316 - External number &1 of service provider &2 is too long (max 13 characters)

EDATEX316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 316

• Message text: External number &1 of service provider &2 is too long (max 13 characters)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter an external number for the service provider &V2& that can have a
maximum of 13 digits.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EDATEX316 - Details

• The SAP error message EDATEX316 indicates that the external number for a service provider exceeds the maximum allowed length of 13 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of data exchange or integration processes where service provider identifiers are used.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the input of an external number (identifier) for a service provider that exceeds the defined limit of 13 characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry or formatting.
  Data imported from external systems that do not adhere to the character limit.
  Configuration settings that allow for longer identifiers but are not supported by the receiving system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the external number being used for the service provider. Ensure that it does not exceed 13 characters. If it does, truncate or modify the identifier to fit within the limit.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry