How To Fix UPC018 - Entry is too long

UPC018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Entry is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC018 - Entry is too long ?

  The SAP error message UPC018 ("Entry is too long") typically occurs when the data 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 processing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the input data exceeds the character limit set for a specific field in the database or application.
  Data Uploads: When uploading data from external sources (like Excel or CSV files), if any of the fields contain more characters than allowed, this error can occur.
  Custom Fields: If you are using custom fields or enhancements, they may have different length restrictions than standard fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definitions in the relevant SAP transaction or table to determine the maximum allowed length. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11)