How To Fix FDT_CORE368 - Value &1 for selection field &2 is longer than &3 characters

FDT_CORE368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Value &1 for selection field &2 is longer than &3 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE368 - Value &1 for selection field &2 is longer than &3 characters ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE368 indicates that a value entered in a selection field exceeds the maximum allowed length. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP GUI applications where input fields have defined character limits.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user inputs a value into a selection field that exceeds the predefined character limit for that field.
  The field is defined in the underlying data model or configuration with a specific maximum length, and the input does not comply with this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the data model or configuration to determine the maximum allowed length (denoted as &3 in the error message).
  
  
  Modify Input: Ensure that the value you are entering in the selection field (denoted as &2) does not exceed the maximum length (denoted as &3). You may need to truncate or shorten