How To Fix UMG151 - Value length &1 exceeds field length &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Value length &1 exceeds field length &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG151 - Value length &1 exceeds field length &2. ?

  The SAP error message UMG151, which states "Value length &1 exceeds field length &2," typically occurs when the length of a value being entered into a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, uploading data, or during data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a value that is longer than the allowed length for that specific field.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data (e.g., via LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), the source data may contain values that exceed the defined field lengths in the target SAP tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field length may not be properly configured in the data model or in the relevant customizing settings.
  Programmatic Errors: If a custom program or report is being executed, it may not handle the data correctly, leading to