How To Fix GW240 - Invalid length; check parameters

GW240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Invalid length; check parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW240 - Invalid length; check parameters ?

  The SAP error message GW240 "Invalid length; check parameters" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the data being sent or received in an OData service. This error indicates that the length of a parameter being passed does not match the expected length defined in the service or data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Length: The data being sent to the OData service exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the data model.
  Mismatched Data Types: The data type of the parameter being sent does not match the expected data type in the service definition.
  Service Definition Issues: The OData service may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in expected parameter lengths.
  Client-Side Issues: If the request is being generated by a client application, there may be issues in how the request is constructed, leading to invalid lengths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Parameter Lengths: Review the data model