Message type: E = Error
Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages
Message number: 380
Message text: OVERFLOW field in SCAN ABAP-SOURCE is too small for &
The effect of the SCAN ABAP-SOURCE command is to place character
strings more than 30 characters long in an overflow field. For &V1&,
this field is too small.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If possible, extend the overflow field.
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SY380
- OVERFLOW field in SCAN ABAP-SOURCE is too small for & ?The SAP error message SY380 indicates that there is an overflow issue in your ABAP program, specifically when using the SCAN statement. This error occurs when the field defined for the SCAN operation is not large enough to hold the data being processed.
Cause: The error typically arises in the following scenarios: Data Length Mismatch: The field specified in the SCAN statement is too small to accommodate the data being scanned. For example, if you are scanning a string that is longer than the defined length of the target field. Incorrect Data Types: Using incompatible data types or structures that do not match the expected length can also lead to this overflow error. Dynamic Data: If the data being processed is dynamic and its length can vary significantly, it may exceed the predefined length of the field.
Solution: To resolve the SY380 error, you can take the following steps: Increase Field Length: Ensure that the field you are
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