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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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  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 characters that the field can hold or display.
  If the offset is larger than the display length, the system cannot position the cursor or process the data correctly, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Offset Value:
  
  Verify the offset value being used in the program or screen layout.
  Ensure that the offset is less than or equal to the display length of the field.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Offset or Field Length:
  
  If the offset is dynamically calculated, add validation logic to prevent it from exceeding the field length.
  If necessary, increase the display length of the field to accommodate the offset.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to check the values of the offset and the field length at runtime.
  Identify where the offset is set or calculated and correct the logic.
  
  
  
  Screen Painter / Dynpro:
  
  If the error occurs in screen programming, check the screen field attributes and the code that sets the cursor position or offset.
  Correct any hardcoded or calculated offsets that exceed the field length.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: VR (related to Sales and Distribution, SD module)
  Transaction Codes: This error often appears in SD transactions or custom programs involving screen fields.
  ABAP Statements: OFFSET, substring operations, screen field attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to VR622 in your SAP version.
  
  
  Example
  If you have a field of length 10 characters and you try to set the cursor offset to 12, the system will throw VR622 because 12 > 10.
  DATA: lv_field TYPE c LENGTH 10.
  DATA: lv_offset TYPE i VALUE 12.
  
  IF lv_offset > STRLEN( lv_field ).
    MESSAGE e622(vr) WITH lv_offset.
  ENDIF.
  
  If you provide the context or the program/screen where this error occurs, I can help you with a more specific solution.