How To Fix FC123 - Offset & plus length & is greater than length & of field &

FC123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Offset & plus length & is greater than length & of field &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FC123 - Details

• The SAP error message FC123 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in a financial transaction or report. The message suggests that the offset and length specified for a field exceed the actual length of that field, which can occur in various scenarios, such as data entry, data processing, or during the execution of a program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The offset and length specified in the program or configuration do not match the actual length of the field in the database or data structure.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or not conforming to the expected format.
  Program Logic Error: There may be a bug in the ABAP code or logic that is incorrectly calculating the offset and length.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial module or related areas can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the definitions of the fields involved in