How To Fix UCF7002 - Field length of &1 may not exceed &2

UCF7002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF7 - Messages for Flexible Upload

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Field length of &1 may not exceed &2

What causes this issue?

The values of characteristic &V1& can have a maximum of only &V2&
characters. You defined a column width that exceeds this field length.

System Response

Cannot save the specified column width.

How to fix this error?

Specify a column width that is less than or equal to the maximum field
length.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF7002 - Field length of &1 may not exceed &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCF7002, which states "Field length of &1 may not exceed &2," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with field definitions in data structures or database tables. This error indicates that a field's length exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the length of a field in a data structure or database table exceeds the predefined limit set in the SAP system. This can happen during data entry, data import, or when processing data that does not conform to the expected format.
  Data Mapping Issues: If you are importing data from an external source, the mapping of fields may not align correctly, leading to longer data being placed into shorter fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate data, they may inadvertently