How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD280 - '&1' is limited to a length of &2 digits

/IWBEP/SBOD280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: '&1' is limited to a length of &2 digits

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/IWBEP/SBOD280 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD280 indicates that a certain field or parameter in your SAP system is exceeding its defined length limit. The message typically appears in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services, where data is being processed or transferred, and it signifies that the value being passed is longer than what is allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being sent or received exceeds the maximum length defined for that particular field in the data model or database table.
  Incorrect Mapping: If there is a mismatch between the data types or lengths defined in the backend and those expected in the frontend or service layer, this error can occur.
  User Input: If the error arises from user input, it may be due to users entering data that exceeds the allowed length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the data model or database