How To Fix /LTB/MC326 - File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is too long.

/LTB/MC326 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/MC -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is too long.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/MC326 - File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is too long. ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/MC326 File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is too long. typically occurs during data import or processing when the system encounters a field in the specified file that exceeds the maximum allowed length for that field in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The specific field (&3) in the data file (&1) at the indicated line number (&2) contains data that is longer than the defined length in the SAP data structure.
  Data Format Issues: The data might not be formatted correctly, leading to unexpected lengths.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the file and the SAP data structure may be incorrect, causing data to be placed in the wrong fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the data structure in SAP to determine the maximum allowed length for the field in question. You can find this in the relevant data dictionary (DDIC) table or structure.
  Validate Input Data: Open