How To Fix R7143 - Compound with char. &1 produces a total length of &2 (maximum is &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Compound with char. &1 produces a total length of &2 (maximum is &3)

What causes this issue?

The length of a characteristic consists of the length of the
characteristic itself and the length of the compounded characteristics.
The total length of characteristic &V1& is &V3&. This exceeds the
permitted length &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot activate characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the length of characteristic &V1& or remove one of the compounded
characteristics so that the total length does not exceed &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7143 - Compound with char. &1 produces a total length of &2 (maximum is &3) ?

  The SAP error message R7143 indicates that a compound characteristic in your SAP system has exceeded the maximum allowed length. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manipulate a compound characteristic that combines multiple characteristics into one, and the total length of the resulting compound exceeds the defined limit.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: The total length of the compound characteristic (the sum of the lengths of the individual characteristics) exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics being combined may not be configured properly, or their lengths may not have been considered when creating the compound characteristic.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or unexpected values in the characteristics can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Lengths: Check the lengths of the individual characteristics that are being combined. Ensure that their total length does not exceed the maximum allowed length for the compound characteristic.
  Adjust Characteristic Definitions: If possible, modify the definitions of the individual characteristics to reduce their lengths or create a new compound characteristic that combines fewer characteristics.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being entered or processed adheres to the expected formats and lengths. Validate the data before processing it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific limits related to compound characteristics in your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) to review and modify characteristics.
  Data Dictionary: Review the data dictionary (SE11) to understand the structure and limits of the characteristics involved.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that overly long compound characteristics can impact performance, so it's best to keep them as concise as possible.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.