How To Fix EE_SE_MSG026 - Conversion error for &1: &2 is larger than &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SE_MSG - IS-U Services Enabling Messaged

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Conversion error for &1: &2 is larger than &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_SE_MSG026 - Conversion error for &1: &2 is larger than &3 ?

  The SAP error message EE_SE_MSG026 indicates a conversion error where a value being processed is larger than the maximum allowed size for a specific field or variable. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data conversion, such as when transferring data between different systems or when processing large datasets.
  Cause:
  The error message EE_SE_MSG026 is triggered when:
  
  A value being assigned to a variable or field exceeds the defined limits for that field.
  For example, if a numeric field is defined to hold a maximum of 10 digits, and an attempt is made to assign a value of 10000000000 (11 digits), this error will occur.
  It can also happen during data imports, exports, or transformations where the data type or size constraints are not respected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message details to identify which field (&1) is causing the issue and what the problematic value (&2) is. Also, note the maximum allowed size (&3).
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that it adheres to the defined limits. This may involve:
  
  Trimming or rounding values.
  Adjusting the data type or size in the source system if possible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Definitions: If the field size is too small for the data being processed, consider:
  
  Modifying the field definition in the database or data structure to accommodate larger values.
  This may involve changing the data type (e.g., from INT to BIGINT) or increasing the size of a character field.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch such conversion errors and log them for further analysis.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the data processing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Dictionary: Review the data dictionary (SE11) to understand the field definitions and constraints.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the conversion is failing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on data types and field sizes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EE_SE_MSG026 error effectively.