How To Fix EM072 - Domain &1 has output length &2 (greater than 30)

EM072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Domain &1 has output length &2 (greater than 30)

What causes this issue?

The specified domain has an output length of &V2&. Due to a technical
restriction, output fields for conversions can have a maximum length 30
characters.

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?

Check whether 30 characters are sufficient for the conversion output
field.
If not, select another type of field processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM072 - Domain &1 has output length &2 (greater than 30) ?

  The SAP error message EM072 indicates that there is an issue with the output length of a domain in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the output length of the specified domain exceeds the maximum allowed length of 30 characters. This can occur in various contexts, such as when defining fields in data dictionary objects (like tables, structures, or views) or when working with certain data types.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the output length defined for a domain exceeds the maximum limit of 30 characters. This can happen if:
  
  A domain is incorrectly defined with an output length greater than 30.
  A field in a table or structure is using this domain and inherits the invalid output length.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EM072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Domain Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the domain name that is causing the error and display it.
  Check the