How To Fix F4655 - Not sufficient space: & + length & > maximum line width &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Not sufficient space: & + length & > maximum line width &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4655 - Not sufficient space: & + length & > maximum line width & ?

  The SAP error message F4655 indicates that there is not enough space in a line item to accommodate the data being processed. Specifically, the message states that the length of the data being inserted or processed exceeds the maximum allowed line width.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment documents, where the system is trying to display or process line items that exceed the predefined maximum width. This can happen due to:
  
  Excessive Text: If the text or data being entered in a line item (like descriptions, comments, etc.) is too long.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum line width may be set too low in the system configuration.
  Data Formatting Issues: Sometimes, data formatting or concatenation can lead to unexpected length increases.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4655 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Item Length: Review the data being entered in the line item. Ensure that the text or data does not exceed the maximum allowed length. If necessary, shorten the descriptions or comments.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, you may want to check the maximum line width settings in the relevant financial document configuration. This may involve working with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to ensure that users do not enter data that exceeds the maximum line width.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that manipulate line items, review the code to ensure it adheres to the maximum line width constraints.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module).
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of adhering to data length restrictions to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from recurring.