How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW817 - File '&' contains a record that is too long (length &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: File '&' contains a record that is too long (length &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW817 - File '&' contains a record that is too long (length &) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW817 indicates that a file being processed in the LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) contains a record that exceeds the maximum allowed length. This can occur during data migration or data upload processes when the input file has records that are longer than what the system can handle.
  Cause:
  
  Record Length Exceeded: The file being processed has a record that exceeds the maximum length defined in the LSMW project or the target structure.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be formatted correctly, leading to unexpected record lengths.
  Data Issues: There may be unexpected characters or data concatenation that causes the record length to exceed the limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Maximum Record Length: Determine the maximum record length allowed for the target structure in your LSMW project. This can usually be found in the documentation or configuration settings.
  Review Input File: Open the input file and check the records for any that exceed the maximum length. You can use text editors or tools that can display line lengths.
  Modify Input File: If you find records that are too long, you may need to:
  
  Split the record into multiple records if applicable.
  Truncate the data to fit within the allowed length.
  Remove any unnecessary data or characters.
  
  
  Adjust LSMW Settings: If the record length is valid but still causing issues, you may need to adjust the LSMW settings to accommodate longer records, if possible.
  Test with Sample Data: After making changes, test the upload with a smaller sample of data to ensure that the issue is resolved before processing the entire file.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for LSMW to understand the limitations and configurations related to record lengths.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Data Format: Ensure that the data format (e.g., CSV, TXT) is consistent with what LSMW expects.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs generated during the LSMW process for additional context on the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.