How To Fix VSMI017 - &1-&2ID field is too long; a maximum of &3 characters is allowed

VSMI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1-&2ID field is too long; a maximum of &3 characters is allowed

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VSMI017 - Details

• The SAP error message VSMI017 indicates that a specific ID field in your transaction or data entry is exceeding the maximum allowed character limit. The message format typically looks like this:
  VSMI017 &1-&2 ID field is too long; a maximum of &3 characters is allowed.
  Where:
  
  &1 and &2 represent the specific identifiers or names of the fields involved.
  &3 indicates the maximum number of characters allowed for that field.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when you attempt to enter a value in a field that exceeds the defined length in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Data entry in a transaction.
  Uploading data via a program or interface.
  Importing data from external systems.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Identify the field that is causing the error (as indicated by &1 and &2 in the message) and check its maximum allowed length (as indicated by &3). You can usually