How To Fix OPS_SE_SHP040 - Content of proxy field &1 is too long for the backend field &2

OPS_SE_SHP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_SHP - Proxy Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Content of proxy field &1 is too long for the backend field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_SHP040 - Content of proxy field &1 is too long for the backend field &2 ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_SHP040 indicates that the content of a proxy field is too long for the corresponding backend field. This typically occurs during data transfer between an SAP system and an external system or when processing data in a specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the length of the data being sent from the proxy (or interface) to the backend system. Specifically, the data being sent exceeds the maximum length defined for the target field in the backend system. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Mapping Issues: The data being sent from the source system may not be properly mapped to the target fields in the backend system.
  Field Length Changes: Changes in the backend field definitions (e.g., increasing or decreasing the length of a field) that are not reflected in the proxy or interface.
  Incorrect Data Input: User input or data generation processes that produce longer strings