How To Fix RECABC046 - Field &1 from table/structure &2 is shorter in &3

RECABC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABC - Basis (Technical Objects - Library)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Field &1 from table/structure &2 is shorter in &3

What causes this issue?

The internal field length of field &V1& is shorter in
table/structure &V3& than in table/structure &V2&.
There is a danger that data will be lost when data is transferred from
&V2& to &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Use the same data element for field &V1& in both tables/structures.
Use the ABAP Dictionary
(transaction <DS:TRAN.SE11>SE11</>) for modifying the table/structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECABC046 - Field &1 from table/structure &2 is shorter in &3 ?

  The SAP error message RECABC046 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of a field in a table or structure compared to what is expected in the context of the operation being performed. Specifically, the message states that the field &1 from table/structure &2 is shorter in &3. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Data Transfer Issues: When data is being transferred between different systems or modules, the field lengths may not match. For example, if you are trying to import data into a table where the field length is defined differently than in the source data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate data, they may not adhere to the expected field lengths defined in the database.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in the structure of a table), and the code or data