How To Fix /PF1/COPYCLA013 - Entry of table &1 not written due to key length

/PF1/COPYCLA013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/COPYCLA -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Entry of table &1 not written due to key length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/COPYCLA013 - Entry of table &1 not written due to key length ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/COPYCLA013 Entry of table &1 not written due to key length typically indicates that there is an issue with the key length of an entry being processed in a specific table. This error usually arises when the key length of the data being inserted or updated exceeds the defined key length for that table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being inserted into the table has a key that is longer than the maximum allowed length defined in the table structure.
  Data Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data being processed and the expected format or length defined in the database schema.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or settings in the application that lead to the generation of keys that exceed the defined limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Review the definition of the table (using transaction SE11) to understand the maximum key length