How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING014 - Truncation of value in parameter &1 due to data length mismatch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Truncation of value in parameter &1 due to data length mismatch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING014 - Truncation of value in parameter &1 due to data length mismatch ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING014 indicates that there is a truncation of a value in a parameter due to a data length mismatch. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the length of the data being processed exceeds the defined length for that particular field or parameter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Mismatch: The value being processed exceeds the maximum length defined for the field in the database or in the data model. For example, if a field is defined to accept a maximum of 10 characters, and the incoming data is 15 characters long, truncation will occur.
  Mapping Issues: If there are mappings defined between different data structures (e.g., between source and target systems), and the target field has a shorter length than the source field, this error can occur.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the data model or value mapping settings can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review