How To Fix SV621 - Field &-& is too long, new visible length: &4

SV621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Field &-& is too long, new visible length: &4

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The generation continued, but the field &V1&-&V2& was copied as a
rollable field, with the visible length &V4&, to the screen &V3&

How to fix this error?

You can modify the screen &V3& manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SV621 - Details

• The SAP error message SV621 indicates that a field in your SAP application has exceeded its maximum allowed length. This typically occurs when the data being entered into a field is longer than the field's defined length in the database or screen layout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Exceeding Limits: The most common cause is that the user is trying to enter a value that exceeds the maximum length defined for that field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated from another system, it may not conform to the length restrictions of the target SAP fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not have been designed to handle the field length correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant table or screen. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being entered or