How To Fix TPDA049 - The new value is too long; only &1 elements can be transferred

TPDA049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The new value is too long; only &1 elements can be transferred

What causes this issue?

The new variable value is too long.
Only &v1& elements of the value of a variable are passed between the
Debugger and the debugged development object.
Therefore, the new variable value cannot be longer than &v1& elements.

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?

You can either shorten the value to be changed, or use offset length
specifications when working with character-type fields (for example,
change c1000+5(10))

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA049 - The new value is too long; only &1 elements can be transferred ?

  The SAP error message TPDA049 indicates that a value being transferred exceeds the maximum allowed length for a specific field or parameter. The message typically states: "The new value is too long; only &1 elements can be transferred," where &1 represents the maximum number of elements that can be accommodated.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to input or transfer a string or list of values that exceeds the defined limit for that field.
  The data being processed may come from a user input, a file upload, or an interface with another system.
  The field in question has a predefined length in the SAP data dictionary, and the value you are trying to assign exceeds this length.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TPDA049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the field that is causing the error and check its maximum allowed length in the data dictionary (SE11 transaction). Ensure