How To Fix HRPAYTR02151 - Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided

What causes this issue?

The length of the fields you have selected is &V1& bytes. For technical
reasons, you cannot select more than a total of &V2& bytes.

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?

Select fewer fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02151 - Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02151, which states "Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data extraction in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the total length of the fields selected for a particular operation exceeds the maximum length that has been defined for that operation or data structure.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceedance: The fields you are trying to process or extract have a combined length that exceeds the predefined limit in the data structure or table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or in the way the data is being processed.
  Custom Fields: If custom fields have been added to the payroll processing, they may not have been properly accounted for in the length definitions.
  Data Extraction: When extracting data for reports or interfaces, the selected fields may not fit within the expected output format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Selection: Check the fields you have selected for processing. Ensure that their total length does not exceed the defined limits. You may need to remove or reduce the number of fields being processed.
  Adjust Configuration: If you have access to the payroll schema or configuration, review the settings to ensure that the field lengths are correctly defined. You may need to adjust the lengths in the relevant configuration settings.
  Check Customizations: If there are custom fields involved, verify that they are correctly defined in the system and that their lengths are accounted for in the payroll processing logic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll process you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or limitations regarding field lengths.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may be involved in the payroll process.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the payroll process to identify where the length exceedance is occurring.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.