How To Fix F4628 - Total output length (&) exceeds & characters

F4628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Total output length (&) exceeds & characters

What causes this issue?

The total length of an output line exceeds the width of a display line.
The width of a display line is normally 132 characters, for documents
it is, however, only 61 characters and is only 44 characters for
clearing procedures.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the length of the output line by taking out individual fields or
by specifying individual fields with offset (field is only displayed as
from a particular position) or length (field is only displayed with a
particular length).
You can change the offset and length using the function <LS>Extras ->
Display format</> and by positioning the cursor on the field whose
display format is to be changed at the same time.
You can also use text fields or fields which have different information
at the beginning or at the end of the field (document numbers,
allocation numbers).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4628 - Total output length (&) exceeds & characters ?

  The SAP error message F4628, which states "Total output length (&) exceeds & characters," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or document generation within SAP. This error indicates that the total length of the output data being generated exceeds the maximum allowed character limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the total length of the output data (such as a report, invoice, or document) exceeds the predefined limit set in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: The output length limits may be defined in the configuration settings of the specific SAP module you are working with (e.g., FI, CO).
  Data Volume: The volume of data being processed or displayed in a single output can also lead to this error, especially if there are many line items or detailed information being included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the output format in the relevant SAP module. You