How To Fix SD_EXPRESSION006 - Literal & of type CHAR can only be defined with length <= 1333

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_EXPRESSION - Messages processing AST expressions

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Literal & of type CHAR can only be defined with length <= 1333

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION006 - Literal & of type CHAR can only be defined with length <= 1333 ?

  The SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION006 indicates that there is an issue with a literal of type CHAR being defined with a length greater than the allowed maximum of 1333 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when working with expressions or conditions in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to define a character string (literal) that exceeds the maximum length allowed for CHAR data types in ABAP. In ABAP, the maximum length for a CHAR type is 1333 characters. If you try to define a string longer than this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length of the Literal: Review the code where the error occurs and check the length of the character literal being defined. Ensure that it does not exceed 1333 characters.
  
  
  Split the Literal: If the string is longer than 1333 characters, consider splitting it into multiple smaller strings. You can then concatenate these smaller strings when needed.
  Example:
  DATA: lv_string1 TYPE string,
        lv_string2 TYPE string,
        lv_full_string TYPE string.
  
  lv_string1 = 'This is the first part of the string...'.
  lv_string2 = 'This is the second part of the string...'.
  lv_full_string = lv_string1 && lv_string2.
  
  
  Use a Different Data Type: If you need to handle longer strings, consider using the STRING data type instead of CHAR. The STRING type can hold much larger amounts of text without the same length restrictions.
  Example:
  DATA: lv_long_string TYPE string.
  lv_long_string = 'This is a very long string that exceeds 1333 characters...'.
  
  
  Review the Logic: If the long literal is not necessary, review the logic to see if it can be simplified or if the information can be represented in a more concise manner.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, especially the differences between CHAR, STRING, and other types.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types and their limitations.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the error is occurring, which can help in understanding the context of the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_EXPRESSION006 error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to the character length limitations.