How To Fix FCO_COPA385 - Data type length for the & field exceeds the limit of 18 characters.


FCO_COPA385 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

  • Message number: 385

  • Message text: Data type length for the & field exceeds the limit of 18 characters.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are trying to assign the &V1& field to the operating concern.

    System Response

    The data type length for the &V1& field exceeds the limit of 18
    characters.

    How to fix this error?

    Make sure, that the data type length for the &V1& field doesn?t exceed
    the limit.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    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.


FCO_COPA385 - Details

  • The SAP error message FCO_COPA385 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a data type for a specific field in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). The error specifically states that the length of the data type for the specified field exceeds the maximum limit of 18 characters.
    
    Cause: This error typically occurs when: Field Length Exceeded: A field in a CO-PA document or configuration is trying to store a value that exceeds the allowed length of 18 characters. Custom Fields: If there are custom fields or enhancements in your CO-PA configuration, they may not adhere to the length restrictions set by SAP. Data Migration: During data migration or data uploads, if the data being uploaded has values longer than 18 characters, this error can occur.
    Solution: To resolve the FCO_COPA385 error, you can take the following steps: Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field that is causing the issue. The

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