How To Fix MG446 - The input file has a record with the size &1; this is too large


MG446 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

  • Message number: 446

  • Message text: The input file has a record with the size &1; this is too large

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  • What causes this issue?

    Your input file contains a data record that is too large. The maximum
    size allowed is &V2& bytes. However, your input file has &V1& bytes.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    The field is truncated and the data not transferred.

    How to fix this error?

    Modify Include RMMMBIMC as follows:
    DATA: BEGIN OF wa,
    char1(250) TYPE c,
    char2(250) TYPE c,
    char3(250) TYPE c,
    char4(250) TYPE c,
    char5(250) TYPE c,
    char6(250) TYPE c,
    char7(250) TYPE c,
    char8(250) TYPE c,
    char9(250) TYPE c,
    char10(250) TYPE c,
    char11(250) TYPE c, <<<<< Insert >>>>>
    END OF wa.
    Now see whether your input file is accepted. If it is still not
    accepted, insert further lines as above.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG446 - The input file has a record with the size &1; this is too large ?
    The SAP error message MG446 indicates that there is an issue with the size of a record in an input file being processed by the system. Specifically, the error message states that the size of a record exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system.
    
    Cause: Record Size Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that one or more records in the input file have a size that exceeds the maximum limit set in the SAP system for that particular file or data structure. Incorrect File Format: The input file may not be formatted correctly, leading to larger-than-expected record sizes. Data Corruption: The input file may be corrupted or improperly generated, resulting in unexpected record sizes.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define the maximum record size, which may not align with the input file's structure.
    Solution: Check Input File Structure: Review the structure of the input file

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