How To Fix LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE018 - Output field is too short (&1) to attach a check digit (&2)

LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE - Development Class LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Output field is too short (&1) to attach a check digit (&2)

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LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE018 - Details

• The SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_BARCODE018 indicates that there is an issue with the length of the output field for a barcode. Specifically, the error message states that the output field is too short to accommodate a check digit. The message typically includes two parameters: 
  
  &1: The length of the output field.
  &2: The required length to include the check digit.
  
  Cause
  This error usually occurs when the system is trying to generate a barcode that requires a check digit, but the designated output field for the barcode is not long enough to hold the complete barcode value, including the check digit. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The barcode format or the output field length may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or length.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that generate barcodes, they may not be