How To Fix FIAAPT_FSCLMAPS_MSG013 - Wrong setting for validation key & field &. Offsett exceeds max. length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIAAPT_FSCLMAPS_MSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Wrong setting for validation key & field &. Offsett exceeds max. length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIAAPT_FSCLMAPS_MSG013 - Wrong setting for validation key & field &. Offsett exceeds max. length ?

  The SAP error message FIAAPT_FSCLMAPS_MSG013 indicates that there is a problem with the validation key and field settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the mapping of fields in the financial statement. The error suggests that the offset specified for a field exceeds its maximum allowable length.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The field mapping configuration may have been set incorrectly, leading to an offset that is larger than the maximum length defined for that field.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being mapped may not match the expected data type, causing issues with the offset.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings for the financial statement version or the related validation rules.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the field mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data dictionary (DDIC) to ensure that the offsets used in the mapping do not exceed the maximum lengths defined for those fields.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the financial statement version and validate the mapping settings. Ensure that the validation keys and fields are correctly set up.
  Adjust Offsets: If you find that the offsets are indeed exceeding the maximum lengths, adjust them to fit within the allowable limits.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before moving them to production.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to financial statement mapping for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB58 (for financial statement versions) or OBA7 (for validation) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on field mapping and validation settings.
  Testing Environment: Always perform changes in a non-production environment first to avoid impacting live data and processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FIAAPT_FSCLMAPS_MSG013 error message in SAP.