How To Fix UGMD024 - Characteristic &3: The value is too long (&1 is greater than &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Characteristic &3: The value is too long (&1 is greater than &2)

What causes this issue?

The value entered has &V1& characters. But a maximum of &V2& characters
are permitted for the entry format of characteristic &V3&.

System Response

Entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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 UGMD024 - Characteristic &3: The value is too long (&1 is greater than &2) ?

  The SAP error message UGMD024 indicates that a characteristic value you are trying to enter is too long. Specifically, the message states that the length of the value you are trying to input (denoted as &1) exceeds the maximum allowed length for that characteristic (denoted as &2). The characteristic in question is identified by &3.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the value you are trying to assign to a characteristic exceeds the predefined length limit set for that characteristic in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be due to a simple data entry mistake where an incorrect or overly long value was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: 
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (usually found in the customizing settings under the relevant module).
  Verify the maximum length defined for the characteristic. 
  
  
  
  Modify the Value:
  
  If the value you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum length, you will need to shorten it to fit within the allowed limit.
  Ensure that the new value still conveys the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Length (if applicable):
  
  If it is necessary for your business process to have longer values, you may consider adjusting the maximum length of the characteristic in the system settings. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorization and testing to ensure it does not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent users from entering values that exceed the allowed length.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CT03 (to display characteristics) to check and modify the characteristic settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on characteristic management and data entry guidelines.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct data entry practices to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD024 error and ensure that the values entered for characteristics comply with the defined limits.