How To Fix OO762 - The value to be set is too long for the attribute or the parameter

OO762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 762

• Message text: The value to be set is too long for the attribute or the parameter

What causes this issue?

An attribute or a parameter should be allocated with a specific value.
However the value is too long to be compiled as the type of the
attribute or the parameter.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO762 - The value to be set is too long for the attribute or the parameter ?

  The SAP error message OO762 indicates that a value being assigned to an attribute or parameter exceeds the maximum length allowed for that specific field. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when entering data in a transaction, updating records, or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the input value exceeds the defined length for the attribute or parameter in the database or application.
  Data Type Mismatch: Sometimes, the data type of the input value may not match the expected type, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, custom configurations or enhancements may lead to discrepancies in expected field lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant data dictionary (SE11) or transaction to determine the maximum length allowed for the attribute or parameter.
  Trim Input Values: If the input value is too long, consider trimming it to fit within