How To Fix OPS_SE_APPL_SHP200 - The content of the field &1 is too long

OPS_SE_APPL_SHP200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_APPL_SHP - Proxy Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 200

• Message text: The content of the field &1 is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP200 - The content of the field &1 is too long ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP200, which states "The content of the field &1 is too long," typically occurs when the data being entered into a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry in transactions, when uploading data, or when processing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the input data exceeds the predefined length of the field in the database or application.
  Data Format Issues: Sometimes, the data format may not match the expected format, leading to the system interpreting it as longer than it should be.
  Custom Fields: If there are custom fields or enhancements, they may have different length restrictions than standard fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the field indicated by the error message (represented by &1) and check its maximum allowed length in the data dictionary (SE11 transaction) or