How To Fix K7179 - Text variable &1 had to be truncated

K7179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Text variable &1 had to be truncated

What causes this issue?

Text variable &V1& is too long.

System Response

The variable was renamed from &V1& to &V2&.

How to fix this error?

You can continue working as before.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7179 - Text variable &1 had to be truncated ?

  The SAP error message K7179, which states "Text variable &1 had to be truncated," typically occurs when a text variable exceeds the maximum length allowed in the context where it is being used. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, creating documents, or processing data where text fields have specific length limitations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limits: The text variable (denoted as &1 in the error message) contains more characters than the system can handle for that specific field or context.
  Data Input Issues: The data being inputted into the system may have been incorrectly formatted or too lengthy.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system may not be configured to accommodate the length of the text being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Length: Review the length of the text variable that is causing the issue. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Modify Input Data: If you