How To Fix SGT_MAP013 - Length of data must be less than or equal to 40 in segment field mapping.

SGT_MAP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Length of data must be less than or equal to 40 in segment field mapping.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAP013 - Length of data must be less than or equal to 40 in segment field mapping. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAP013 indicates that there is an issue with the length of data being processed in a segment field mapping. Specifically, it states that the length of the data must be less than or equal to 40 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) when mapping data fields for compliance checks, customs declarations, or other trade-related processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to input or process a string of data that exceeds the maximum allowed length of 40 characters in a specific field during the mapping process. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Input Error: The data being inputted into the system is longer than the defined limit.
  Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect data being passed to the field.
  Source Data Issues: The source data being imported or processed may contain longer strings