How To Fix K6387 - Length of field &1 is too small ( < &2 )

K6387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Length of field &1 is too small ( < &2 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6387 - Length of field &1 is too small ( < &2 ) ?

  The SAP error message K6387, which states "Length of field &1 is too small ( < &2 )", typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with data entry or data processing in cost centers, internal orders, or other related objects. This error indicates that the length of a field being processed is smaller than the expected minimum length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The error usually arises when the data being entered or processed exceeds the defined length of the field in the database or in the program logic. For example, if a field is defined to accept a maximum of 10 characters, but the input is 15 characters, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may