How To Fix IFME_ENGINE018 - Parsing value with max length &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Parsing value with max length &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE018 - Parsing value with max length &1 ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE018 typically indicates that there is an issue with parsing a value that exceeds the maximum length defined for a particular field or parameter in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of data processing, especially when dealing with interfaces, data imports, or data transformations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The value being processed exceeds the maximum length defined for the field in the database or the data structure.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being parsed may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data mapping or transformation rules that define how data should be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IFME_ENGINE018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Length:
  
  Review the data being processed and ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length defined for the relevant field. You