How To Fix MZ151 - Field value automatically shortened to 32 characters!

MZ151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Field value automatically shortened to 32 characters!

What causes this issue?

The length of the selected field value exceeds 32 characters.

System Response

For exceptions the maximum field length is 32 characters. Only the first
32 characters have been taken over.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MZ151 - Details

• The SAP error message MZ151, which states "Field value automatically shortened to 32 characters," typically occurs when a field in SAP is trying to store a value that exceeds the maximum length allowed for that field. In this case, the field has a limit of 32 characters, and any input longer than that will be truncated automatically.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Limitation: The specific field in question has a defined maximum length of 32 characters. When a user attempts to enter a value longer than this limit, SAP automatically shortens it to fit the field's constraints.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter more characters than allowed, especially when copying and pasting data from other sources.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the field length may be incorrectly configured in the data model or the database schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant SAP module to confirm the maximum length allowed. This can