How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE042 - Name of source of supply is too long. Deletion cancelled

/SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Name of source of supply is too long. Deletion cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE042 - Name of source of supply is too long. Deletion cancelled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE042 indicates that the name of the source of supply exceeds the maximum allowed length in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete or modify a source of supply, and the name provided does not conform to the length restrictions set by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The name of the source of supply is longer than the defined character limit in the system. This limit is usually set in the configuration of the relevant master data.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to an excessively long name being assigned to the source of supply.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Character Limits: Verify the maximum allowed length for the source of supply name in your SAP APO configuration. This can usually be found in the relevant customizing settings.
  Modify Source of Supply Name: If the