How To Fix FSCY035 - Rule &1: Substring &2 is too long; enter &3 character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCY - Generation of Cover Pools - Flexible Master Data Structure

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Rule &1: Substring &2 is too long; enter &3 character

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.FM_STR_ID>Subdivision-ID</> you are using is defined in the
Customizing for the master data subdivision as having substring &V2&
which is &V3& characters long.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a substring that is &V3& characters long.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSCY035 - Rule &1: Substring &2 is too long; enter &3 character ?

  The SAP error message FSCY035 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or related modules when a substring in a rule exceeds the allowed length. This error is often encountered when working with validation rules, substitution rules, or similar configurations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message FSCY035 indicates that a specific substring (denoted as &2 in the message) is longer than the maximum allowed length (denoted as &3). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The rule or validation logic may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a substring that exceeds the defined limits.
  Data Input Issues: The data being processed may contain values that are longer than expected, causing the substring extraction to fail.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been recent changes to the data structure or the rules, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FSCY035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OB28 for substitution rules or OB22 for validation rules).
  Check the specific rule that is causing the error and verify the substring definitions.
  Ensure that the lengths of the substrings defined in the rules do not exceed the maximum allowed length.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data:
  
  If the error is due to specific data entries, review the data being processed.
  Ensure that the data conforms to the expected formats and lengths.
  
  
  
  Modify the Rule Logic:
  
  If necessary, modify the logic of the rule to handle longer substrings appropriately or to truncate the data before processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the rules with sample data to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the maximum lengths allowed for substrings in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (for substitution rules) and OB22 (for validation rules).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FSCY035 error and implement a suitable solution.