How To Fix T9551 - Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded

T9551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T9 - Time zones/streams

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded

What causes this issue?

The entered time duration is not correct. The allowed formats are:
Hours with 0 to 6 positions (allowed value 0 .. 999999)
Minutes with 2 positions (allowed value 0 .. 59)
Do not enter a separator (':') between hours and minutes.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T9551 - Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded ?

  The SAP error message T9551, which states "Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded," typically occurs when the input data provided to a certain field or parameter exceeds the defined maximum length for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, file uploads, or when processing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Data Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the data being inputted into a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the database or application logic.
  Incorrect Data Formatting: Sometimes, the data might be formatted incorrectly, leading to an unexpected length.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the input format may not align with the expected data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant transaction or data structure to determine the maximum allowed length. This can often be found in the data dictionary (SE11)