How To Fix TD152 - The chosen start position is too big

TD152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The chosen start position is too big

What causes this issue?

Start position &V1& is too large. As the number of main windows is
&V2&, the end position reached is &V3&.
However, the maximum end position allowed is 98.

How to fix this error?

Select a smaller setting for the start position.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD152 - The chosen start position is too big ?

  The SAP error message TD152, which states "The chosen start position is too big," typically occurs in the context of text processing or when dealing with long texts in SAP. This error indicates that the specified start position for a text segment exceeds the length of the text itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Position: The start position specified in the function or transaction is greater than the actual length of the text. This can happen if the text has been modified or if there is a misunderstanding of the text's length.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter a start position that is not valid, especially if they are manually inputting values.
  Programmatic Issues: If the error arises from a custom program or report, there may be a bug in the code that calculates the start position.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Start Position: Verify the start position you are trying to use. Ensure that it is within the