How To Fix GL322 - Sender field & has length &, but receiver field & has &

GL322 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Sender field & has length &, but receiver field & has &

What causes this issue?

The sender field does not have the same length as the receiver field.
If the sender is longer than the receiver, information could be lost
during the field movement.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL322 - Sender field & has length &, but receiver field & has & ?

  The SAP error message GL322 typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when posting journal entries or during data migration. This error indicates a mismatch between the length of the sender field and the receiver field in a data transfer operation. Specifically, it means that the length of the data being sent does not match the expected length of the data in the receiving field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The sender field has a certain length, but the receiver field is defined with a different length. This can happen if the data being transferred exceeds the maximum length defined for the receiving field.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the sender field may not be compatible with the data type of the receiver field.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer settings or mapping can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be