How To Fix HRPAYTR03151 - Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03151 - Total length of chosen fields exceeds length provided ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03151, 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 system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or in the data extraction settings that leads to the selection of too many or too long fields.
  Data Structure Limitations: The data structure (like a table or a report) may have a defined maximum length that is being exceeded by the selected fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selected Fields: Check the fields you have selected for processing. Ensure that their total length does not exceed the allowed limit. You may need to remove some fields or choose shorter fields.
  Adjust Configuration: If you have access to the payroll schema or the relevant configuration settings, review them to ensure they are set up correctly. You may need to adjust the configuration to accommodate the required fields.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on field lengths and limitations for the operation you are performing.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the payroll run or data extraction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on field length limitations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, PC00_MXX_CEDT) to better understand where the error might be occurring.
  Field Length Definitions: Review the definitions of the fields in the relevant data structures (like infotypes) to understand their lengths and constraints.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.