How To Fix TD794 - Length specification contains invalid characters


TD794 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 794

  • Message text: Length specification contains invalid characters

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to specify a length for the symbol value. However, you have
    entered characters which are not allowed in the length specification.

    System Response

    The symbol will not be transferred to your text until you have
    corrected the error.

    How to fix this error?

    For number specifications, enter numbers only which are not separated
    by blanks. Besides a valid number, you can also enter *. The symbol
    value is then formatted with the output length defined in the Data
    Dictionary. If the field is left blank, the symbol value is output with
    its actual length.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD794 - Length specification contains invalid characters ?
    The SAP error message TD794, which states "Length specification contains invalid characters," typically occurs in the context of text elements or when defining text lengths in SAP. This error indicates that there are invalid characters in the length specification of a text element, which can prevent the system from processing the text correctly.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Characters: The length specification may contain characters that are not allowed, such as letters or special symbols.
    Incorrect Formatting: The length might not be specified in the correct format, leading to the error.
    Copy-Paste Issues: If the length specification was copied from another source, it might have included hidden characters or formatting that is not recognized by SAP.
    Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the length specification might have introduced typos or incorrect values.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Length Specification: Review the length specification for any invalid characters. Ensure that it only contains numeric values.
    Correct Formatting: Make sure that the length is specified in

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