How To Fix PG381 - The length of object &1 is &2; the allowed maximum is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: The length of object &1 is &2; the allowed maximum is &3

What causes this issue?

The maximum length of PS structures for infotypes is 1000; this is the
length of the general infotype header in bytes.
The maximum length of CI structures is 500 bytes.

System Response

The 'create' activity is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Please check that all fields are assigned to the right data elements.
Long fields are usually texts; these should not be stored in infotypes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG381 - The length of object &1 is &2; the allowed maximum is &3 ?

  The SAP error message PG381 indicates that the length of a certain object (like a field, variable, or identifier) exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system. This error typically occurs during the development or configuration of SAP applications, particularly when defining data structures, database fields, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PG381 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to define an object (like a field in a table or a variable in a program) that exceeds the maximum length allowed by SAP.
  The object length specified in your code or configuration exceeds the predefined limits set by the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Definition: Review the definition of the object that is causing the error. Ensure that the length of the object does not exceed the maximum allowed length.
  
  
  Adjust Length: If you find that the length is indeed too long, you will need to