How To Fix USMD6140 - Entity type &2: Field length of source data element &1 is too short

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Entity type &2: Field length of source data element &1 is too short

What causes this issue?

The field length of the source data element &V1& is shorter than the
length of the entity type &V2&.

System Response

The master data cannot be loaded using data element &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Select a data element whose field length is long enough.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6140 - Entity type &2: Field length of source data element &1 is too short ?

  The SAP error message USMD6140 indicates that there is a mismatch between the field length of a source data element and the expected field length for an entity type in the SAP system. This typically occurs during data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) framework.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The source data element (e.g., a field in a data file or a database) has a shorter length than what is defined in the target entity type in SAP.
  The data being transferred does not conform to the expected format or length, leading to truncation or data loss.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Lengths:
  
  Verify the field length of the source data element (e.g., in the data file or source system).
  Compare it with the target field length defined in the SAP MDG entity type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Source Data:
  
  If possible, modify the source data to ensure that the field lengths match the expected lengths in SAP.
  This may involve padding the data or truncating it appropriately.
  
  
  
  Modify Target Field Length:
  
  If the source data cannot be changed, consider adjusting the target field length in the SAP system to accommodate the source data.
  This should be done with caution, as it may have implications for data integrity and system performance.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping:
  
  Review the data mapping configuration in the MDG process to ensure that the mappings are correctly defined and that the lengths are compatible.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run of the data transfer to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG for configuration or SE11 to check data element definitions.
  Data Element Definition: You can check the data element definitions in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to see the field lengths and types.
  MDG Configuration: Review the MDG configuration settings to ensure that the data model is correctly set up for the entity types you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.