How To Fix PCIFBAPI029 - Value in field &1 too long. Remainder replaced with *

PCIFBAPI029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCIFBAPI - For BAPIs for the Interface to HR Payroll

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Value in field &1 too long. Remainder replaced with *

What causes this issue?

You have used special characters and formatting characters for your
selection. The internal conversion of these characters has resulted in
a search string that is longer than its return field. The search string
is adjusted to the length of the return field and truncated at the
right. The truncated part of the search string is replaced by an
asterisk (*).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PCIFBAPI029 - Details

• The SAP error message PCIFBAPI029 indicates that a value being processed in a specific field exceeds the maximum allowed length for that field. As a result, the excess characters are replaced with asterisks (*), which can lead to data integrity issues or unexpected behavior in your application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the input value for a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) exceeds the defined length 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 source data may not conform to the target field length restrictions.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the expected data formats or lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the field that is causing the error (the field represented by &1) and