How To Fix GA429 - Structure &1 may have a maximum length of &2.

GA429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Structure &1 may have a maximum length of &2.

What causes this issue?

Structure &V1& is longer than &V2& and would consequently be truncated
when transferred to an internal table.

System Response

To avoid errors, processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP.
Structure &V1& has to be reduced since it is &V3& long.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA429 - Structure &1 may have a maximum length of &2. ?

  The SAP error message GA429, which states "Structure &1 may have a maximum length of &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a value to a structure or field that exceeds its defined maximum length. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, data processing, or when interfacing with other systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being processed exceeds the maximum length defined for the structure or field in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are working with interfaces or data imports, the mapping between source and target structures may not align correctly, leading to length violations.
  
  Configuration Issues: Custom developments or configurations may have inadvertently set incorrect lengths for fields or structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data being processed to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length defined for the structure. You can do this