How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SI045 - Length of configurableproductinternalid should not exceed 18 characters

MDG_BS_MAT_SI045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Length of configurableproductinternalid should not exceed 18 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI045 - Length of configurableproductinternalid should not exceed 18 characters ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI045 indicates that the length of the configurableproductinternalid exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 18 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management when dealing with configurable products.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the input data for the configurableproductinternalid field being longer than the defined limit of 18 characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry or formatting.
  Data being imported from an external system that does not adhere to the character limit.
  Misconfiguration in the data model or mapping.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being submitted for the configurableproductinternalid. Ensure that it does not exceed 18 characters. If it does, truncate or modify the ID to fit within the limit.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry or import processes to ensure that any configurableproductinternalid being processed adheres to the