How To Fix SL244 - Length specification for parameters can only be a single digit

SL244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Length specification for parameters can only be a single digit

What causes this issue?

The length specifications for parameters can only be one digit.
With an entry of <(>&<)>20, only the first character of the length
specification (in this case: 2) is evaluated.

How to fix this error?

To specify a length greater than 9, you would need to combine
parameters.
We recommend that you avoid placeholders with length specifications.
Instead you can use placeholders in the form <(>&<)>a for the first
parameter, <(>&<)>b for the second, and so on.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL244 - Length specification for parameters can only be a single digit ?

  The SAP error message SL244 ("Length specification for parameters can only be a single digit") typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when defining parameters in a function module or method. This error indicates that the length specification for a parameter is not valid because it exceeds the allowed range.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by specifying a length for a parameter that is greater than 9. In ABAP, when defining the length of a parameter, it must be a single-digit number (0-9). If you attempt to define a parameter with a length greater than 9, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the parameter definitions in your function module or method and ensure that all length specifications are within the allowed range. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Open the Function Module/Method: Go to the relevant function module or method in the ABAP