How To Fix VG060 - Field is too long.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Field is too long.

What causes this issue?

A field in the <GL:EDI>EDI</>-intermediate document
<GL:Intermediate_Document>(intermediate document)</> contains more data
than the application is able to process.

How to fix this error?

Find out how the unauthorized data got into the intermediate document.
To find out which field this is, display the status record of the
intermediate document with the error, and branch into the status
details. Here you will find the access number of the segment in which
the error occurred as well as the appropriate field name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG060 - Field is too long. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG060 - Field is too long
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG060 - Field is too long occurs when the data entered into a particular field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the SAP system. This typically happens during data entry, data upload, or interface processing where the input string is longer than the allowed length for the field.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Each field in SAP has a predefined length based on its data element or domain definition.
  If the input data exceeds this length, SAP throws the VG060 error to prevent data truncation or inconsistencies.
  This error is common in transaction codes related to Vendor Master, Customer Master, or other master data maintenance screens where field length restrictions are strict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Length:
  
  Identify the field causing the error.
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the data element/domain length of the field.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Data:
  
  Shorten the input data to fit within the allowed length.
  Ensure that the data being uploaded or entered complies with the field length restrictions.
  
  
  
  Modify Field Length (if business requirement):
  
  If the field length is insufficient for business needs, request a change to the data element/domain length.
  This requires a change request and transport through the SAP system landscape.
  Be cautious as increasing field length can have impacts on database size, interfaces, and reports.
  
  
  
  Check Interfaces or Upload Programs:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, validate the source data.
  Implement validation or truncation logic in the upload program to prevent exceeding field length.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to VG060 in your specific module or transaction.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available if the error is due to a system bug.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions, especially those involving master data maintenance (e.g., XK01, XK02 for Vendor Master).
  Data Dictionary: Use SE11 to inspect the field's data element/domain.
  Debugging: Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to debug the program if the error occurs during custom upload or interface processing.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for VG060 for module-specific guidance.
  Common Fields: Fields like Name, Address, Description, or Text fields are common culprits due to their length restrictions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG060 - Field is too long
  
  
  Cause
  Input data length exceeds field length
  
  
  Solution
  Shorten input data or increase field length (with caution)
  
  
  Tools
  SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE38 (Debug), SE80 (Development)
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and interface programs
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or field name where the error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.