How To Fix MGV027 - Material number longer than &1 characters. EDI with limits only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Material number longer than &1 characters. EDI with limits only

What causes this issue?

You have entered no more than &v1& characters for the length of the
material number. Consequently EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is no
longer possible with other SAP systems.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV027 - Material number longer than &1 characters. EDI with limits only ?

  The SAP error message MGV027 indicates that the material number you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed for material numbers in the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) context. This error typically arises when the material number exceeds the defined character limit set in the system, which is often 18 characters for many SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Length: The material number you are trying to process is longer than the allowed limit (usually 18 characters).
  EDI Configuration: The EDI configuration may have specific limits that are stricter than the standard SAP material number length.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect or longer material number is being sent.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Verify the material number being used in the EDI message. Ensure it does not exceed the maximum length allowed (typically 18 characters).
  Adjust EDI Mapping: If you are using an EDI mapping tool, check the mapping configuration to ensure that it is correctly handling the material number length.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data processing to ensure that material numbers conform to the expected length before sending them through EDI.
  SAP Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to review the configuration settings related to material numbers and EDI processing.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your EDI processing to catch and log such errors for easier troubleshooting in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data in SAP to ensure that all material numbers are correctly defined and do not exceed the character limit.
  EDI Standards: Familiarize yourself with the EDI standards being used (e.g., EDIFACT, ANSI X12) to understand any specific requirements regarding material number formats.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on handling material number limits in EDI transactions.
  Testing: Conduct tests with valid material numbers to ensure that the EDI process works correctly without triggering the MGV027 error.
  
  By addressing the character length of the material number and ensuring proper configuration and validation, you should be able to resolve the MGV027 error in your SAP EDI processes.