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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 of the NAME2 field in the relevant data structure (e.g., customer master, vendor master). Ensure that the data being entered does not exceed this length.
  Data Trimming: If the data being entered is too long, consider trimming the data to fit within the allowed length. This can be done manually or through data processing scripts.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry or data upload processes to ensure that the length of NAME2 is within the acceptable limits before attempting to save or process the record.
  Review Data Migration Processes: If this error arises during data migration, review the mapping and transformation rules to ensure that the data conforms to the target field lengths in SAP.
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it respects the field length constraints.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Definitions: You can check the field definitions in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to find out the maximum length of the NAME2 field.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the data you are working with (e.g., XD01 for customer master, XK01 for vendor master) to understand where this error might occur.
  
  By addressing the length issue and ensuring that data conforms to the defined constraints, you should be able to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_RD202 Record ID &1: NAME2 too long (&2).