How To Fix IUEEDPPLOTA015 - Cannot determine length of field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IUEEDPPLOTA - Deregulation: Distribution of Aggregated Payments

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Cannot determine length of field &1

What causes this issue?

The length of field &SYST-MSGV1& cannot be determined in the data
dictionary.

System Response

Distribution is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Send an error message to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUEEDPPLOTA015 - Cannot determine length of field &1 ?

  The SAP error message IUEEDPPLOTA015 with the description "Cannot determine length of field &1" typically occurs in the context of data processing or data extraction, particularly when dealing with data structures or fields in ABAP programs or data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field referenced by &1 may not be properly defined in the data dictionary (DDIC). This could be due to missing metadata or incorrect field attributes.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field might be of a data type that does not have a defined length, or it could be a complex data type (like a table or structure) that the system cannot evaluate correctly.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the field was recently added or modified, there might be inconsistencies in the transport layer, leading to the system not recognizing the field correctly.
  
  
  Programmatic Errors: There could be an issue in the ABAP code where the field is being referenced incorrectly, or the logic used to determine the field length is flawed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the field referenced by &1. Ensure that it is correctly defined with a valid data type and length.
  
  
  
  Review ABAP Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom ABAP program, review the code to ensure that the field is being referenced correctly. Look for any logic that might be trying to determine the length of the field and ensure it is valid.
  
  
  
  Data Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data type of the field is appropriate for the operation being performed. If it is a complex type, ensure that you are accessing its components correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the field was recently added or modified, check the transport requests to ensure that all changes have been properly imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the ABAP code to see where the error occurs and inspect the values being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or program you are working with. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for further investigation.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.