How To Fix IL840 - Entry length allowed in the edit mask has been exceeded

IL840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Entry length allowed in the edit mask has been exceeded

What causes this issue?

Your entry in the field "FunctLocation" is longer than the permissible
entry length (&V1&) according to the edit mask.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Shorten your entry to the stipulated length. If this is not possible,
you should check the structure of the edit mask.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IL840 - Details

• The SAP error message IL840 "Entry length allowed in the edit mask has been exceeded" typically occurs when the input data for a field exceeds the maximum length defined by the edit mask for that field. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when entering data in a transaction, maintaining master data, or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Exceeds Defined Length: The most common cause is that the user is trying to enter a value that is longer than the allowed length specified in the field's edit mask.
  Incorrect Configuration: The edit mask for the field may be incorrectly configured, allowing for a shorter length than intended.
  Data Upload Issues: If data is being uploaded from an external source (like a file or another system), the data may not conform to the expected format or length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Verify the length of the data you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does