How To Fix USMD1A034 - Entity type &1: Max. length of medium text exceeded by &2 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Entity type &1: Max. length of medium text exceeded by &2 characters

What causes this issue?

The medium text of the entity type in the data model has a maximum
length that is less than 40 characters. The current medium text exceeds
this length.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust the medium text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A034 - Entity type &1: Max. length of medium text exceeded by &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A034 indicates that the maximum length for a medium text associated with a specific entity type has been exceeded. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to save or process data that includes a text field that exceeds the allowed character limit.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the length of the medium text for the specified entity type exceeds the defined maximum length. In this case, the message specifies that the text exceeds the limit by a certain number of characters (indicated by &2).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Length: Determine the maximum length allowed for the medium text for the specific entity type (&1). This information can usually be found in the data model or configuration settings for the entity in SAP MDG.
  
  
  Edit the Text: Review the text you are trying to save and reduce its length to comply with the maximum limit. You may need to truncate the text or rephrase it to fit within the allowed character count.
  
  
  Validation: Before saving the data, implement validation checks to ensure that the text length does not exceed the maximum limit. This can help prevent the error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  Configuration Changes: If the text length requirement is too restrictive for your business needs, consider discussing with your SAP administrator or functional consultant about the possibility of increasing the maximum length for the medium text in the configuration settings. However, this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's data governance policies.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the data entry process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Entity Types: The error message specifies an entity type, which could be related to various master data objects such as customers, vendors, materials, etc. Understanding the specific entity type can help in identifying the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for more details on text management and entity configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling text lengths in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your data complies with the defined constraints in SAP.