How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND078 - &1 exceeds allowed length &2 of field &3

RDM_OPT_INBOUND078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 078

• Message text: &1 exceeds allowed length &2 of field &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND078 - &1 exceeds allowed length &2 of field &3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND078 indicates that a certain field in your inbound data exceeds the maximum allowed length defined for that field in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during data import or processing when the data being sent does not conform to the expected format or length constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being processed has a length that exceeds the predefined limit for a specific field in the SAP database.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using an interface or middleware to transfer data, there may be incorrect mapping of fields, leading to longer data being sent than what is allowed.
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may contain unexpected characters or formatting that increases the length of the data being sent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the SAP system to understand the maximum allowed lengths for the fields mentioned