How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_040013 - Warning: Source field is longer than target field.

/SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_040013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_040 -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Warning: Source field is longer than target field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_040013 - Warning: Source field is longer than target field. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_040013 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of the source field and the target field during a data migration process using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This warning typically arises when the data being imported has a field length that exceeds the defined length of the corresponding target field in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The source data contains a field that is longer than the target field in the SAP database. For example, if the source field is defined as 50 characters long and the target field is defined as 30 characters, this warning will occur.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may contain unexpected characters or formatting that increases its length.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target fields may not have been set up correctly, leading to mismatched lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Source Data: Review the source data and ensure that