How To Fix T9553 - Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded

T9553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T9 - Time zones/streams

• Message number: 553

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

What causes this issue?

The entered time duration is too long. The allowed formats are:
Days with 0 to 4 positions (allowed value 0 .. 9999)
Optional: 2 decimal positions possible (allowed value 0 .. 99)

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?

Correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

T9553 - Details

• The SAP error message T9553 "Maximum length for input format (&1) exceeded" typically occurs when the input data provided to a certain field or parameter exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, file uploads, or when processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Data Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the data being inputted into a field exceeds the maximum character limit set for that field. Each field in SAP has a defined length, and if the input exceeds this length, the error is triggered.
  Incorrect Data Formatting: Sometimes, the data might be formatted incorrectly, leading to an unexpected increase in length (e.g., including extra spaces or special characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the input format may not align with the expected data structure, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field