How To Fix EM200 - One or more sets of field contents were truncated

EM200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 200

• Message text: One or more sets of field contents were truncated

What causes this issue?

When editing a data record in the import file, you entered a value in a
field whose length exceeds the field length.
This occurred, for example, in field &V1&.

System Response

The entered value is cut off at the maximum display length of the
field.

How to fix this error?

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

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 EM200 - One or more sets of field contents were truncated ?

  The SAP error message EM200, which states "One or more sets of field contents were truncated," typically occurs when the data being processed exceeds the defined length of the fields in the database or in the application. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data import, or when processing records in reports or transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The most common cause is that the data being entered or processed exceeds the maximum length defined for a particular field in the database.
  Data Import Issues: When importing data from external sources (like CSV files), if the data in the source file is longer than the target field length in SAP, truncation may occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate data, they may not handle field lengths properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of data structures or tables can lead to mismatches in expected field lengths.
  
  Solutions:
  
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