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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV626 - Dynpro &4: Field &1 is too long; new output length: &2 ?

  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 logic to ensure that only the appropriate length of data is passed to the field.
  Modify Screen Layout: If necessary, modify the screen layout to accommodate the longer data. This can be done using the Screen Painter in the SAP GUI.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your ABAP code to ensure that the data being assigned to the field does not exceed the defined length.
  Review Data Types: Ensure that the data types used in your ABAP program match the expected types in the Dynpro.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to access and modify the screen layouts.
  ABAP Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the data flow and identify where the data length exceeds the expected limits.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide patches for known bugs related to Dynpro field lengths.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on screen design and field length specifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV626 error and ensure that your Dynpro fields are correctly configured to handle the data being processed.