How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C175 - Characteristic &1: Supplied value &2 will be shortened to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Supplied value &2 will be shortened to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C175 - Characteristic &1: Supplied value &2 will be shortened to &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C175 indicates that a characteristic value being supplied is longer than the maximum allowed length for that characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics in variant configuration or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  The characteristic &1 has a defined maximum length, and the supplied value &2 exceeds this length. As a result, SAP will truncate the value to fit the maximum length, which is indicated by &3.
  This can happen during data entry, data import, or when processing configuration data where the length of the input does not match the defined length in the characteristic settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: 
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and check the maximum length defined for the characteristic &1. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Value:
  
  Ensure that the value you are trying to input for the characteristic does not exceed the maximum length. If it does, modify the input value to fit within the allowed length.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry or import processes to ensure that values conform to the defined lengths before they are submitted to the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the truncation is not acceptable for your business process, consider reviewing the characteristic's configuration to see if the maximum length can be increased, provided it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to characteristics and variant configuration for best practices on defining and managing characteristics.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the importance of adhering to the defined lengths for characteristics to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.