How To Fix SV618 - Field &-& is too long to fit on the screen

SV618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Field &-& is too long to fit on the screen

What causes this issue?

The field &V1&-&V2& does not fit on the screen &V3&. It is too long.

System Response

The generation continues, but the field &V1&-&V2& does not appear on
the screen &V3&.

How to fix this error?

You can modify the screen &V3& manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SV618 - Details

• The SAP error message SV618, which states "Field &-& is too long to fit on the screen," typically occurs when the content of a field exceeds the display limits of the SAP GUI screen. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when displaying long text fields, descriptions, or other data that is too lengthy for the designated area on the screen.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being displayed in a field exceeds the maximum length that can be shown on the screen.
  Screen Layout: The layout of the screen may not be designed to accommodate longer text, leading to truncation or overflow.
  Data Entry: Users may have entered data that is longer than the expected or allowed length for that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the data dictionary (transaction SE11) to understand the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Adjust Screen Layout: If you have access to modify the screen