How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD202 - Record ID &1: NAME2 too long (&2)

/PF1/MSG_RD202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Record ID &1: NAME2 too long (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD202 - Record ID &1: NAME2 too long (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD202 Record ID &1: NAME2 too long (&2) typically indicates that the value entered for the field NAME2 exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of data entry or data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data records such as customer or vendor records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The NAME2 field has a predefined maximum length (for example, 40 characters). If the input exceeds this length, the system will trigger this error message.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If you are importing data from an external source (like a CSV file) and the NAME2 field in the source data exceeds the defined length in SAP, this error will occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate the NAME2 field, they may not be handling the length constraints properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Verify the maximum length