How To Fix VCH_CFE_MSG002 - Custom field must be between &1 and &2 characters.

VCH_CFE_MSG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_CFE_MSG - Message Class for VCH_CFE_CSTICS

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Custom field must be between &1 and &2 characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_CFE_MSG002 - Custom field must be between &1 and &2 characters. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_CFE_MSG002 indicates that a custom field's value does not meet the specified character length requirements. Specifically, the message states that the value must be between a minimum of &1 characters and a maximum of &2 characters. This error typically occurs when the input provided for a custom field is either too short or too long.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Length Violation: The value entered in the custom field does not conform to the defined length constraints. For example, if the field requires a minimum of 5 characters and a maximum of 10 characters, entering "abc" (3 characters) or "abcdefghijk" (11 characters) would trigger this error.
  Field Configuration: The custom field may have been configured with specific length restrictions in the backend, which are not being adhered to during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Review the value you are trying to enter in the custom field. Ensure that it meets the specified length