How To Fix FITP813 - User-defined text is too long; adjust the length

FITP813 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: User-defined text is too long; adjust the length

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FITP813 - Details

• The SAP error message FITP813 indicates that a user-defined text field has exceeded its maximum allowed length. This error typically occurs in various SAP modules where text fields are used, such as in financial documents, sales orders, or other transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by entering text that exceeds the predefined character limit for a specific field in SAP. Each text field in SAP has a maximum length, and if the input exceeds this limit, the system will trigger the FITP813 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITP813 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the specific field that is causing the error and check its maximum allowed length. This information can usually be found in the field documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Shorten the Text: Edit the text you are trying to enter and reduce its length to fit within the allowed limit. Ensure that the essential