How To Fix USMDA3017 - Maximum value length of 120 characters has been exceeded

USMDA3017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDA3 - Message Class for UI of User Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maximum value length of 120 characters has been exceeded

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USMDA3017 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDA3017 indicates that a maximum value length of 120 characters has been exceeded in a specific field or data entry. This error typically occurs in the context of data input or processing where a character limit is enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Exceeding Limit: The most common cause is that the user has entered a string of text that exceeds the 120-character limit in a field that is designed to accept a maximum of 120 characters.
  Data Import/Upload: If you are importing or uploading data from an external source (like a CSV file), one or more fields may contain values that exceed the allowed length.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific module may have a defined limit that is being violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Data: Check the data you are trying to enter or upload. Ensure that no single entry exceeds 120 characters. If it does, truncate the