How To Fix SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS013 - Specified length is &1, but text is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS - Messages Authoring Environment ABAP Web Dynpro

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specified length is &1, but text is &2

What causes this issue?

A length was input that is shorter than the text, or a text was input
that is longer than the specified length.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the text length (maximum 255), or shorten the text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS013 - Specified length is &1, but text is &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS013 indicates that there is a mismatch between the specified length of a text field and the actual length of the text being processed. Specifically, the message states that the expected length is &1, but the actual text length is &2. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly during the authoring or development phase.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Length Specification: The length defined for a text field in the data model or UI element does not match the actual length of the text being assigned to it.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field may not support the length of the text being assigned.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the Web Dynpro component or the associated data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length Definitions: Review the definitions of the text fields in the data model and ensure that the specified length matches the