How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL066 - Maximum field length of 45 characters is exceeded

/SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Maximum field length of 45 characters is exceeded

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/SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL066 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL066 indicates that a maximum field length of 45 characters has been exceeded in a selection screen or input field within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically occurs when a user tries to input or select a value that exceeds the defined character limit for a specific field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Exceeds Character Limit: The most common cause is that the user has entered a string or value that is longer than the allowed 45 characters in a selection field.
  Data Configuration: The configuration of the data model or the selection criteria may have been set to accept a maximum of 45 characters, and the input provided does not comply with this restriction.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not have been designed to handle longer strings, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Review the input you are providing in the