How To Fix SY120 - Common area & in & has incorrect length

SY120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Common area & in & has incorrect length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY120 - Common area & in & has incorrect length ?

  The SAP error message "SY120 Common area & in & has incorrect length" typically indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected length of a data structure or common area in your ABAP program. This error often arises when the program is trying to access or manipulate data that does not conform to the expected format or length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The most common cause is that the length of a field in a data structure does not match the length defined in the program or the database.
  Incorrect Field Length: If you are using a field that has been defined with a specific length, but the data being passed to it exceeds that length, this error can occur.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like changes in table definitions or structures) that are not reflected in the program, it can lead to this