How To Fix EE_AMI_MSG004 - Message too long (&4 char. entered, only &3 permitted) for device &1/&2

EE_AMI_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI_MSG - Message Class for AMI Messaging

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Message too long (&4 char. entered, only &3 permitted) for device &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The text you have entered contains &V4& characters.
However, the equipment with serial number &V1& / device category &V2&
can only contain &V3& characters.

System Response

The message cannot be sent.

How to fix this error?

Use a maximum of &V3& characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_AMI_MSG004 - Message too long (&4 char. entered, only &3 permitted) for device &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI_MSG004 indicates that a message or input string exceeds the allowed character limit for a specific device. The message format typically includes the following components:
  
  &1: Device ID
  &2: Device type
  &3: Maximum number of permitted characters
  &4: Number of characters entered
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user or a system process attempts to input a string that is longer than the defined limit for a specific field or parameter associated with a device in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Inputting data into a form or transaction that has a character limit.
  Importing or uploading data that exceeds the allowed length for a specific field.
  Incorrect configuration of the device parameters in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Length: Review the input data you are trying to enter for the device. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum character limit