How To Fix KE457 - Field length entered (&1) and the offset (&2) are inconsistent

KE457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Field length entered (&1) and the offset (&2) are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The field length entered (&V1&) is too large for the offset (&V2&) for
the field (&V3&). The field length cannot be more than the length of
the corresponding table field minus the offset.

How to fix this error?

Enter a field length between 0 and &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE457 - Field length entered (&1) and the offset (&2) are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message KE457 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the field length and the offset specified in a certain context, typically related to the configuration of a data structure or a report in the Controlling (CO) module. This error often arises when the data being processed does not match the expected format or structure defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Field Length and Offset: The error occurs when the field length specified for a certain data element does not match the offset defined for that field. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or changes made to the data structure without updating all related components.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs that manipulate CO data, they may have been incorrectly coded, leading to mismatches in field definitions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from legacy data, inconsistencies in field definitions can lead