How To Fix G3028 - Length of CU in dimension &1 is too short for the generated CU identifier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Length of CU in dimension &1 is too short for the generated CU identifier

What causes this issue?

The cons unit IDs generated according to the rules for ID combinations
are too long. They exceed the length defined in dimension &V1&.

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?

Either change the length settings for cons units in dimension &V1&
(Customizing for Consolidation) or change the rules for ID combination
to prevent the generated IDs from exceeding the prescribed length.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3028 - Length of CU in dimension &1 is too short for the generated CU identifier ?

  The SAP error message G3028 indicates that the length of the characteristic value (CU) in a specific dimension is too short for the generated characteristic value identifier. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristic values are used to define product variants or other attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Short Characteristic Value: The characteristic value defined for a specific dimension does not meet the minimum length requirement set by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the master data or in the settings for the characteristic values.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when defining characteristic values can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value Length:
  
  Review the characteristic values defined for the dimension in question. Ensure that they meet the required length as specified in the system settings.
  If the characteristic value is too short, consider updating it to meet the minimum length requirement.
  
  
  
  Adjust