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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA385 - Data type length for the & field exceeds the limit of 18 characters. ?

  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 message should indicate which field is exceeding the length limit.
  
  
  Review Data: Look at the data being processed. If you are uploading data, ensure that none of the values for the identified field exceed 18 characters.
  
  
  Adjust Data: If you find values that exceed the limit, you will need to truncate or modify these values to fit within the 18-character limit.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the error is related to a custom field, review the configuration of that field. Ensure that it is set up correctly and adheres to the length restrictions.
  
  
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using data migration tools (like LSMW or BAPIs), ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set to handle the length of the data.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common issues.
  CO-PA Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the CO-PA configuration settings, especially regarding field lengths and data types.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your data upload processes to catch these issues before they cause errors in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.