How To Fix FB389 - Translation of the term & is too long

FB389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Translation of the term & is too long

What causes this issue?

Translation of the term &V1& in the numbered texts of program &V2& is
too long in the language &V3&.

System Response

Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Limit translation to a maximum of 30 characters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FB389 - Details

• The SAP error message FB389, which states "Translation of the term & is too long," typically occurs when the length of a translation for a specific term exceeds the allowed limit in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering translations for field labels, messages, or other text elements in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: Each field or term in SAP has a predefined maximum character limit for translations. If the translation you are trying to enter exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for text elements may not align with the expected lengths, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Character Limits: Review the maximum character limit for the specific term you are trying to translate. You can usually find this information in the SAP documentation or by checking the relevant field properties in the system.
  Shorten the Translation: Modify the translation