How To Fix SACF010 - ACF table: Buffer too small for the length of the element

SACF010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACF - Error messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: ACF table: Buffer too small for the length of the element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACF010 - ACF table: Buffer too small for the length of the element ?

  The SAP error message SACF010, which states "ACF table: Buffer too small for the length of the element," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the ACF (Application Control Framework) tables. This error indicates that the buffer allocated for a certain element in the ACF table is not large enough to accommodate the data being inserted or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Data Length Exceeds Buffer Size: The most common cause is that the data being inserted into the ACF table exceeds the predefined length of the buffer for that specific field.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If there is a mismatch between the data type or length defined in the ACF table and the actual data being processed, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the ACF settings or the underlying data model can also lead to buffer size issues.
  Data Corruption: In some cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in