How To Fix LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE013 - Length of value &1 does not correspond to definition (&4) for AI &2/&3

LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE - Development Class LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Length of value &1 does not correspond to definition (&4) for AI &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& in data descriptor/application identifier (AI) &V2&
(sub-field &V3&) decodes the bar code. According to Customizing, it may
only be &V4& characters long, which means that the bar code does not
meet the defined standard.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE013 - Details

• The SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE013 indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a barcode value being processed and the expected length defined in the system for that specific Application Identifier (AI). This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes where barcodes are used for tracking and managing inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Barcode Length: The value being scanned or entered does not match the expected length defined for the specific Application Identifier (AI) in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the barcode or the AI in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in expected lengths.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of barcode values may lead to typos or incorrect lengths being inputted.
  Incompatible Barcode Format: The barcode format being used may not be compatible with the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Barcode Value: Check the barcode value being scanned or entered to ensure