How To Fix OIUPR261 - Transporter reference number must be 20 characters or less in length.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Transporter reference number must be 20 characters or less in length.

What causes this issue?

The PREMAS PLUS Integration configuration edit is "turned on".
Therefore, the length of the Transporter Reference Number must be 20
characters or less in length.

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 OIUPR261 - Transporter reference number must be 20 characters or less in length. ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR261 indicates that the transporter reference number you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length of 20 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with transport orders or shipment documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the transporter reference number you are inputting is longer than the system's defined limit of 20 characters. This can happen if:
  
  You are copying and pasting a reference number that is too long.
  The reference number is being generated or formatted incorrectly by an external system or process.
  There is a misunderstanding of the required format for the transporter reference number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length: Ensure that the transporter reference number you are trying to enter is 20 characters or fewer. If it exceeds this limit, you will need to truncate or modify it.
  
  
  Modify Input: If you are manually entering the reference number, make sure to only include the necessary characters. If it is being generated by a system, check the configuration or logic that generates this number.
  
  
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to ensure that any transporter reference numbers entered do not exceed the character limit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the requirements for transporter reference numbers in your specific implementation.
  
  
  Error Handling: If this error is occurring frequently, consider implementing error handling in your processes to catch and correct these issues before they result in an error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides fixes or additional guidance for specific issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with transport management, such as VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment).
  User Training: Ensure that users who are entering transporter reference numbers are trained on the character limits and formatting requirements to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUPR261 error and ensure that transporter reference numbers are correctly formatted within the SAP system.