How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON213 - Table &1 contain more than &2 bytes of data for selection

/SMB/CM_API_COMMON213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Table &1 contain more than &2 bytes of data for selection

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/SMB/CM_API_COMMON213 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON213 indicates that a specific table contains more data than the allowed limit for selection. This typically occurs when the data being processed exceeds the maximum size that can be handled in a single operation, which is often set to 255 bytes for certain fields in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Size Exceeded: The error is triggered when the data in the specified table exceeds the defined limit (e.g., more than 255 bytes).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that limit the size of data that can be processed or selected.
  Data Model Design: The design of the data model may not accommodate larger data sizes, leading to this error when larger entries are attempted to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Truncation: If possible, truncate the data to fit within the allowed size. This may involve modifying the data being sent to the API or adjusting the selection criteria.
  Review Data Model: Check the data