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

MGV027 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MGV027 - Details

• 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