How To Fix SV626 - Dynpro &4: Field &1 is too long; new output length: &2

SV626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Dynpro &4: Field &1 is too long; new output length: &2

What causes this issue?

Input and output fields of up to &V2& characters can be displayed on
screens. The length of the field &V1& is &V3&. Data may be lost.

System Response

Field &V1& is only processed up to a length of &V2& on the screen.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the length of field &V1& to a maximum of &V2& to avoid loss of
data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

SV626 - Details

• The SAP error message SV626 indicates that a field in a Dynpro (dynamic program) is too long for the output length specified. This typically occurs when the data being processed exceeds the defined length of the field in the screen layout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being assigned to a field in the Dynpro exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the screen layout.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the variable being used may not match the expected data type in the Dynpro.
  Incorrect Screen Design: The screen may have been designed with incorrect field lengths or types, leading to this error when data is processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the Dynpro screen layout. Ensure that the field lengths are appropriate for the data being processed.
  Adjust Data Length: If the data being assigned to the field is too long, consider truncating the data or adjusting the