How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW108 - Data record too long to be imported (0 or >5000)

/SAPDMC/LSMW108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Data record too long to be imported (0 or >5000)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW108 - Data record too long to be imported (0 or >5000) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW108 Data record too long to be imported (0 or >5000) typically occurs during the data import process using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the length of the data record being imported exceeds the maximum allowed length, which is 5000 characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Record Length: The data record you are trying to import exceeds the maximum length of 5000 characters. This can happen if you have long text fields or concatenated data that surpasses this limit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The LSMW project or object may not be configured correctly to handle the data being imported.
  Data Formatting Issues: The data being imported may not be formatted correctly, leading to unexpected lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data records you are trying to import. Ensure that no single record exceeds 5000 characters. You may need to split long text fields into multiple records or truncate them