How To Fix UE316 - New output length &1 exceeds the permitted value (maximum 40 characters).

UE316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

• Message number: 316

• Message text: New output length &1 exceeds the permitted value (maximum 40 characters).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE316 - New output length &1 exceeds the permitted value (maximum 40 characters). ?

  The SAP error message UE316 indicates that the new output length specified for a particular field exceeds the maximum allowed value of 40 characters. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to define or modify output formats, such as in Smart Forms, SAPscript, or other output-related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to set an output length for a field that is greater than the maximum limit defined by SAP, which is 40 characters. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  When defining a field in a Smart Form or SAPscript.
  When configuring output types in the output determination process.
  When customizing reports or forms that involve character limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UE316 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition where the error occurs. Ensure that the output length does not exceed 40 characters. If it does, reduce the length to fit within the