How To Fix P0182 - Field & in group & has been shortened

P0182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Field & in group & has been shortened

What causes this issue?

A field collision is present. This is not permitted. The front field is
restricted at the end.

How to fix this error?

Before saving, please check whether the new field length is suitable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0182 - Field & in group & has been shortened ?

  The SAP error message P0182 ("Field & in group & has been shortened") typically occurs in the context of data processing or data entry within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with field lengths in data structures or tables. This error indicates that a field's value has been truncated because it exceeds the defined length for that field in the data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being entered or processed exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the database or data structure.
  Data Mapping Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., during an interface or data migration), the mapping of fields may not align correctly, leading to truncation.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the data model or the way fields are defined in the system may not match the expected input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the