How To Fix VR622 - Do not enter an offset larger than the display length ( & )

VR622 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Do not enter an offset larger than the display length ( & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR622 - Do not enter an offset larger than the display length ( & ) ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VR622:
  
  SAP Error Message VR622
  Message Text:
  Do not enter an offset larger than the display length (&)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when an offset value entered or calculated in a screen field or a data structure exceeds the maximum allowed display length of that field. In other words, the system is trying to position the cursor or process data starting at a character position (offset) that is beyond the length of the field or screen element.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  When using screen field offsets in dynpro programming or layout design.
  When manipulating strings or fields in ABAP code where an offset is specified.
  When a user or program tries to input or process data starting at a position greater than the length of the field.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The offset is a zero-based or one-based index indicating the starting position within a field or screen element.
  The display length is the total number of