How To Fix FDT_CORE287 - Length was reduced to &1 compared to &2 in DDIC

FDT_CORE287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Length was reduced to &1 compared to &2 in DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE287 - Length was reduced to &1 compared to &2 in DDIC ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE287 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the length of a field defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) compared to what is expected in the context of the application or data flow. This typically occurs in scenarios involving field mappings, data transformations, or when working with data models in SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the length of a field in the Data Dictionary is shorter than what is required or expected by the application or the data processing logic. This can happen due to:
  
  Field Length Changes: If the field length in the DDIC has been modified (e.g., reduced) after it was initially defined or used in a data model or mapping.
  Inconsistent Data Models: If there are inconsistencies between the data model definitions in different parts of the application or between the application and the underlying