How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SI033 - Maximum length of internal material number is 18 characters

MDG_BS_MAT_SI033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Material Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Maximum length of internal material number is 18 characters

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MDG_BS_MAT_SI033 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI033 indicates that the internal material number you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 18 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create or update a material number that is longer than the defined limit of 18 characters. In SAP, the internal material number is a key identifier for materials, and it has a strict length limitation to ensure consistency and compatibility across various modules and systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Number Length: Ensure that the material number you are trying to create or update is 18 characters or fewer. If it exceeds this limit, you will need to shorten it.
  
  
  Modify Input Data: If you are importing data or using a template, check the source data for any