How To Fix SFB516 - Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space


SFB516 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

  • Message number: 516

  • Message text: Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have attempted to link up a line with the following line through
    concatenation. The line that would then exist would, however, be too
    long for the Formula Builder (max. 72 columns).

    System Response

    The operation was terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    To be able to still concatenate with the following line, you must first
    position the cursor on an appropriate place in the following line and
    then divide it by pressing the Enter key in order to reduce the length.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFB516 - Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space ?
    The SAP error message SFB516, which states "Concatenation not possible: Insufficient space," typically occurs when there is an attempt to concatenate strings or data elements in a way that exceeds the allocated memory or buffer size. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with internal tables, strings, or data structures in ABAP programs.
    Causes:
    
    Buffer Size Limitations: The target variable or data structure does not have enough space to hold the concatenated result.
    Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the variables being concatenated may not be compatible, leading to issues when trying to combine them.
    Incorrect Length Definitions: The length of the target variable may not be defined correctly, leading to insufficient space for the concatenated result.
    Large Data Volume: Attempting to concatenate large strings or data sets that exceed the maximum allowable size for the target variable.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Increase Buffer Size: Ensure that the target variable or data structure has enough space

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