How To Fix TB526 - View contains fields whose contents are truncated during adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 526

• Message text: View contains fields whose contents are truncated during adjustment

What causes this issue?

The view to be compared contains fields whose length in the logon
system/client is shorter than in the comparison system/client.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The field contents of these fields are truncated during adjustment if
the field contents of the field in the logon system/client are longer
than those of the field in the comparison system/client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB526 - View contains fields whose contents are truncated during adjustment ?

  The SAP error message TB526 indicates that there are fields in a view that contain data which is being truncated during the adjustment process. This typically occurs when the data types or lengths of the fields in the underlying tables do not match the definitions in the view, leading to potential data loss or inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The most common cause is that the length of the fields in the underlying tables is greater than what is defined in the view.
  Data Type Incompatibility: There may be a mismatch in data types between the view and the underlying tables.
  Changes in Table Structure: If the structure of the underlying tables has changed (e.g., fields were added or modified), the view may not have been adjusted accordingly.
  Database Constraints: Certain database constraints or settings may also lead to truncation issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the field definitions in both the view and the underlying tables. Ensure that the lengths and data types match.
  Adjust the View: If necessary, modify the view to accommodate the correct field lengths and types. This can be done using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to adjust the view definition.
  Recreate the View: In some cases, it may be easier to recreate the view rather than adjusting it, especially if there are significant changes in the underlying tables.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no existing records that would cause truncation issues.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to view and modify the data dictionary objects, including tables and views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on managing views and data types.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the view to ensure that it functions correctly and that no data is being truncated.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the TB526 error, you can resolve the issue and ensure that your views are functioning correctly without data loss.