How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI673 - Header information is limited to 1023 bytes

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Header information is limited to 1023 bytes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI673 - Header information is limited to 1023 bytes ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI673 indicating that "Header information is limited to 1023 bytes" typically occurs when the header information being processed exceeds the maximum allowed size of 1023 bytes. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with IDocs, RFC calls, or other data transfer mechanisms where headers are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Size Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the header information being sent or processed exceeds the 1023-byte limit. This can happen if there are too many fields, or if the fields contain large amounts of data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the way data is structured can lead to oversized headers.
  Data Structure Design: Poorly designed data structures that include unnecessary or overly verbose information can contribute to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Header Data: Check the data being sent in the header. Ensure that it does not contain unnecessary information or overly large fields.