How To Fix OL402 - Enter a short text (up to 60 characters)

OL402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter a short text (up to 60 characters)

What causes this issue?

The short text you have entered is longer than 60 characters. In the
migration of object types from the BOR to the Class Library, only 60
characters are supported.

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?

Enter a shorter text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL402 - Enter a short text (up to 60 characters) ?

  The SAP error message OL402, which states "Enter a short text (up to 60 characters)," typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a record in SAP that requires a short text description, but the field is either left blank or contains more than the allowed character limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The user did not enter any text in the required field.
  Exceeding Character Limit: The text entered exceeds the maximum limit of 60 characters.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured in such a way that it mandates a short text entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Short Text: Ensure that you fill in the short text field with a description that is concise and does not exceed 60 characters.
  Check for Existing Text: If you are modifying an existing record, ensure that the short text field is not empty and contains valid text.
  Review Field Requirements: If you are unsure about the requirements for