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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 being processed has not been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Lengths: Verify the field lengths in the table/structure &2 and compare them with the source data or the data being processed. Ensure that the field &1 has the correct length as expected.
  
  
  Adjust Data: If the source data is shorter than expected, you may need to pad the data or adjust it to meet the required length. This could involve adding spaces or zeros, depending on the context.
  
  
  Update Custom Code: If the error arises from custom ABAP code, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the field lengths. You may need to modify the code to accommodate the correct lengths.
  
  
  Data Model Review: If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that all related programs, reports, and data transfers are updated to reflect these changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional guidance available.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the structure of the tables involved.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can step through the code to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the data being processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RECABC046 error and implement a suitable solution.