How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS124 - Dynpro element &1: Text length in dictionary > defined length in dynpro

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TODO_CHECKS - Error Messages for Tool During Todo Checks

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Dynpro element &1: Text length in dictionary > defined length in dynpro

What causes this issue?

The "From Dictionary" attribute is set for a screen element of the text
field type, and the "Dict. modified" attribute is used to:
Request a specific field label (value 1,2,3 or 4) whose length exceeds
the defined length of the screen element
Request the longest suitable field label (value V), but no field label
exists whose length does not exceed the defined length of the screen
element.

System Response

If the screen is processed in the original language, a wrong or
truncated text may be displayed.
If the screen is processed in a language other than the original
language, either a text in the original language or no text at all is
displayed.

How to fix this error?

Verify if the value of the attribute "Dict. modified" is correct.
Verify if field labels have been modified or deleted in the Dictionary.
Note, in particular, that the length of a field label is uniquely
determined by its length attribute and n o t by the significant text
parts in the original language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS124 - Dynpro element &1: Text length in dictionary > defined length in dynpro ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS124 indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a text field defined in the data dictionary and the length specified in the Dynpro (screen) definition. This typically occurs when the field in the database table or data element has a longer length than what is defined in the screen layout.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Lengths: The length of the text field in the data dictionary (e.g., a table or structure) is greater than the length defined for the corresponding field in the Dynpro screen.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If the data dictionary was modified (e.g., the length of a field was increased) but the Dynpro was not updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may have been manually adjusted without considering the underlying data element's length.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to the data dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the data element or table field that corresponds to the Dynpro element.
  Verify the length of the field.
  
  
  
  Check Dynpro Definition:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Locate the specific Dynpro element that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the length defined in the Dynpro matches or is less than the length defined in the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lengths:
  
  If the Dynpro field length is shorter than the data dictionary field, you can either:
  
  Increase the length of the Dynpro field to match the data dictionary.
  Decrease the length of the data dictionary field if it is feasible and does not affect other parts of the application.
  
  
  
  
  
  Recompile the Screen:
  
  After making changes, ensure to activate and recompile the screen to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the screen after making the adjustments to ensure that the error is resolved and that the functionality is intact.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter).
  Data Dictionary: The data dictionary in SAP contains definitions of all data elements, tables, and structures used in the system.
  Dynpro: A Dynpro (Dynamic Program) is a screen in SAP that allows user interaction. Each screen is defined with various elements, including input fields, buttons, and other controls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWB_TODO_CHECKS124 error and ensure that your Dynpro and data dictionary are aligned correctly.