How To Fix FC221 - Field & is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Field & is too long

What causes this issue?

Criterion &V1& has a length of &V2&. This field length exceeds the
maximum permitted. The maximum field length permitted for a criterion is
24.
If this message is defined as a warning message, fields with a longer
length can also be selected as criteria. Please note the following <ZH>
restrictions</>, however:
The clearing program groups only with a maximum field length of 24
characters. Only the first criterion has a length of 24 characters in
the output. The remaining criteria are output with decreasing field
lengths. The fields should therefore also be defined with decreasing
lengths in the criteria to prevent them from being truncated when
output.
Example:
The Assignment (18 characters), Business Area (4 characters), and WBS
Element (24 characters) fields should be specified as criteria. In this
case, WBS Element should be used as criterion 1, Assignment as criterion
2, and Business Area as criterion 3.

System Response

Error message.
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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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC221 - Field & is too long ?

  The SAP error message FC221, which states "Field & is too long," typically occurs when a field in a transaction or data entry exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry in forms, when uploading data, or when processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the input data exceeds the predefined length for a specific field in the database or application.
  Data Format Issues: Sometimes, the data being entered may include additional characters (like spaces or special characters) that are not accounted for in the field length.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or enhancements, they may have different length restrictions than standard SAP fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant table or transaction to determine the maximum allowed length. This can often be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Trim Input Data: Ensure that the data being entered or uploaded does not exceed the maximum length. You may need to truncate or modify the input data accordingly.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent users from entering data that exceeds the allowed length.
  Review Custom Code: If the error arises from custom development, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the field length restrictions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific field length requirements related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to check the data dictionary for field definitions, or SE37 for function modules that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or module you are using.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If applicable, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may be affecting the data processing.
  
  By addressing the field length issue and ensuring that the data conforms to the expected format, you should be able to resolve the FC221 error.