How To Fix /FLDQ/AD_GEN_ERRORS011 - The substring function option 1 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FLDQ/AD_GEN_ERRORS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The substring function option 1 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FLDQ/AD_GEN_ERRORS011 - The substring function option 1 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message /FLDQ/AD_GEN_ERRORS011 The substring function option 1 is not valid typically indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a substring function in your ABAP code or in a configuration setting. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data transformation, data extraction, or custom ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters provided to the substring function may not be valid. For example, the starting position or length of the substring may be out of bounds or incorrectly specified.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the variable being processed may not be compatible with the substring function.
  Configuration Issues: If this error arises in a specific configuration or transaction, it may be due to incorrect settings or missing values in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the substring function. Ensure that:
  
  The starting position is greater than zero.
  The length of the substring does not exceed the length of the original string.
  The parameters are of the correct data type.
  
  Example of a correct substring usage in ABAP:
  DATA: lv_string TYPE string,
        lv_substring TYPE string.
  
  lv_string = 'Hello World'.
  lv_substring = lv_string+6(5). " This will extract 'World'
  
  
  Debugging: If you are working with custom ABAP code, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs. Check the values of the variables involved in the substring operation.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error occurs in a specific transaction or configuration, review the settings to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or invalid entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a specific SAP module or function, consult the relevant SAP documentation or help resources to understand the expected parameters and usage of the substring function in that context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the official ABAP documentation for the substring function and its usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to gracefully manage unexpected values or conditions that could lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.