How To Fix GHO_BO028 - Entry length allowed in the edit mask has exceeded

GHO_BO028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Entry length allowed in the edit mask has exceeded

What causes this issue?

Your entry in the field <LS>Object ID</> is longer than the permissible
entry length (&V1&) according to the edit mask.

System Response

Processing will not be continued.

How to fix this error?

Shorten your entry to the specified length. If this is not possible,
check the structure of the edit mask.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO028 - Entry length allowed in the edit mask has exceeded ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO028, which states "Entry length allowed in the edit mask has exceeded," typically occurs when the input data exceeds the defined length for a specific field in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a form, uploading data, or processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The most common cause is that the data being entered or processed exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the database or application.
  Incorrect Edit Mask: The edit mask (formatting rules) for the field may not match the data being entered, leading to a violation of the expected format.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input may not align with the expected data type for that field, causing the system to reject the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant table or data structure to determine the maximum allowed length. Ensure