How To Fix SQADB115 - The specified question text is too long (max. 255 chars)

SQADB115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: The specified question text is too long (max. 255 chars)

What causes this issue?

The question text can only be 255 characters long.

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?

Choose a shorter text.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB115 - The specified question text is too long (max. 255 chars) ?

  The SAP error message SQADB115 indicates that the question text you are trying to input exceeds the maximum allowed character limit of 255 characters. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are working with questions in SAP systems, such as in surveys, questionnaires, or other forms of data entry that involve text fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the text you are trying to enter into a field designated for questions exceeds the character limit set by the system. This limit is enforced to ensure data integrity and consistency within the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Text: Review the question text you are trying to enter and shorten it to fit within the 255-character limit. Focus on making the question concise while retaining its meaning.
  
  
  Use Abbreviations: If applicable, use abbreviations or acronyms to reduce the length of the text.
  
  
  Split the Question: If the question is complex and requires more than