How To Fix FSBP_FND_INBOUND071 - Maximum length of an e-mail address is 241 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FND_INBOUND -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Maximum length of an e-mail address is 241 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FND_INBOUND071 - Maximum length of an e-mail address is 241 characters ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FND_INBOUND071 indicates that the email address being processed exceeds the maximum allowed length of 241 characters. This is a validation error that occurs when the system checks the length of the email address input against the defined limit.
  Cause:
  
  Email Address Length: The primary cause of this error is that the email address being entered or processed is longer than the maximum allowed length of 241 characters. This limit is in accordance with the standards defined for email addresses (RFC 5321 and RFC 5322).
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect or excessively long email address.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, it may contain email addresses that exceed the length limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Email Address: Review the email address that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not exceed 241 characters. If it does, shorten it to comply with the limit.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the application or data entry forms to prevent users from entering email addresses that exceed the maximum length.
  Data Cleanup: If the error arises from a data migration process, perform a cleanup of the email addresses in the source data to ensure they conform to the length restrictions before migration.
  User Training: Educate users on the proper format and length of email addresses to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Email Address Format: According to the standards, an email address consists of a local part, an "@" symbol, and a domain part. The local part can be up to 64 characters, and the domain part can be up to 253 characters, but the total length must not exceed 254 characters (including the "@" symbol).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or support notes for more details on handling email addresses and related error messages.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and manage such validation errors gracefully, providing users with clear feedback on how to correct their input.
  
  By addressing the length of the email address and implementing proper validation, you can resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.