How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD204 - Record ID &1: NAME4 too long (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Record ID &1: NAME4 too long (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD204 - Record ID &1: NAME4 too long (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD204 Record ID &1: NAME4 too long (&2) typically indicates that a field in a record, specifically the NAME4 field, exceeds the maximum allowed length. This error is often encountered in the context of data processing or data uploads, particularly when dealing with master data records such as customer or vendor records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The NAME4 field is designed to hold a specific number of characters (usually 40 characters in many SAP configurations). If the data being processed exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Upload Issues: This error can occur during data uploads from external systems or during batch processing where the data does not conform to the expected format or length.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors where users input more characters than allowed in the NAME4 field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data being processed to ensure that the NAME4 field does not