How To Fix PG191 - Action type is too long (maximum 2 characters)

PG191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Action type is too long (maximum 2 characters)

What causes this issue?

The action type has only two characters. Please use F4 to select an
action type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG191 - Details

• The SAP error message PG191, which states "Action type is too long (maximum 2 characters)," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where a specific action type is expected to be defined with a maximum length of 2 characters. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data entry, configuration, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the action type being entered or processed exceeds the allowed length of 2 characters. This can happen if:
  
  The user mistakenly inputs a longer string than permitted.
  There is a configuration issue where the action type is not properly defined.
  Data being imported or processed contains invalid action type values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG191 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the action type you are entering is limited to 2 characters. Review the input fields and correct any entries that exceed this limit.
  
  
  Review Configuration: