How To Fix GB516 - Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space

GB516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space

What causes this issue?

You tried to link a line with the one following by using the
"Concatenate" function. However, a line created in this way would be
too long for the Formula Builder (72 columns maximum).

System Response

The operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

To concatenate a line with the one following, you must first place the
cursor on a suitable place in the following line and split it by
pressing the "Enter" key to reduce its length.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB516 - Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space ?

  The SAP error message GB516, which states "Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space," typically occurs when there is an attempt to concatenate strings or data elements in a way that exceeds the allocated memory or buffer size. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or when manipulating strings in ABAP programs.
  Causes:
  
  Buffer Size Limitations: The target variable or buffer where the concatenated result is being stored does not have enough space to hold the resulting string.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the variables being concatenated may not be compatible, leading to issues when trying to combine them.
  Large Data Volume: Attempting to concatenate large amounts of data or long strings can exceed the maximum length allowed for the target variable.
  Incorrect Length Definitions: The length of the target variable may not have been defined correctly, leading to insufficient space for the concatenated result.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Buffer Size: Ensure that