How To Fix MDC_LOAD061 - Data loss in field &1-&2 ("&4" instead of "&3")

MDC_LOAD061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_LOAD - Load Messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Data loss in field &1-&2 ("&4" instead of "&3")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_LOAD061 - Data loss in field &1-&2 ("&4" instead of "&3") ?

  The SAP error message MDC_LOAD061 indicates that there is a data loss issue during the loading of data into a field in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the data being loaded into a field exceeds the defined length or format of that field, leading to truncation or loss of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MDC_LOAD061 is triggered when:
  
  The data being loaded into a specific field (denoted by &1 and &2) is longer than the maximum length allowed for that field.
  The system attempts to load a value that does not conform to the expected format or data type for that field.
  The source data contains unexpected characters or formats that cannot be processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDC_LOAD061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the definitions of the fields in the target table to ensure that they can accommodate the data being loaded. If necessary, increase the field length