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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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