How To Fix SK122 - The message is too long

SK122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SK - SAPcomm messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: The message is too long

What causes this issue?

The message is too long to be transmitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Shorten or divide the message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SK122 - The message is too long ?

  The SAP error message SK122, which states "The message is too long," typically occurs when the length of a message being processed exceeds the maximum allowed limit in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when sending messages via email, creating logs, or displaying messages in the user interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Message Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the message you are trying to send or display exceeds the character limit set by SAP. Different types of messages have different limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for message handling may not be set correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Input Errors: If the data being processed includes long text fields or concatenated strings that exceed the limit, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the Message: Review the message content and try to shorten it. Remove any unnecessary information or abbreviate where possible.
  Check Configuration: If you have access to