How To Fix W3_TOOL019 - Line(s) cut

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Line(s) cut

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL019 - Line(s) cut ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_TOOL019 Line(s) cut
  
  Cause:
  The error message W3_TOOL019 Line(s) cut typically occurs during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP, especially when using tools or transactions related to IDoc processing or ALE (Application Link Enabling). It indicates that one or more lines of the IDoc data segment have been truncated or cut off during processing.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Data length exceeding the defined segment length.
  Incorrect segment definitions or mismatches between sender and receiver IDoc types.
  Issues in the middleware or interface that manipulates the IDoc data.
  Problems in the conversion routines or mapping that cause data to be cut.
  Transport or communication errors that truncate the IDoc data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W3_TOOL019 Line(s) cut error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check IDoc Segment Definitions:
  
  Verify that the segment definitions on both sender and receiver sides match.
  Ensure that the data length of the fields does not exceed the maximum allowed length.
  
  
  
  Review Data Content:
  
  Check the actual data in the IDoc segments to see if any field contains data longer than the defined length.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and inspect the segments.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping and Conversion Routines:
  
  If you are using custom mapping or conversion routines, verify that they handle data lengths correctly.
  Adjust the routines to prevent data truncation.
  
  
  
  Middleware/Interface Check:
  
  If the IDoc passes through middleware (e.g., PI/PO), check if the middleware is truncating data.
  Ensure that the middleware configuration supports the full length of the data.
  
  
  
  Transport and Communication:
  
  Check for any communication errors or transport issues that might cause incomplete IDocs.
  Reprocess the IDoc if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or related keywords.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check IDocs:  
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs  
  WE19 – Test tool for IDocs  
  WE20 – Partner profiles  
  WE21 – Port definitions
  
  
  
  IDoc Segment and Data Length:
  
  IDoc segments have fixed lengths defined in the data dictionary. Any data exceeding these lengths will be truncated, causing this error.
  
  
  ALE and EDI Processing:
  
  Errors like W3_TOOL019 often occur in ALE or EDI scenarios where data consistency and segment definitions are critical.
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for IDoc processing and error handling.
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, scenario, IDoc type), I can help with more specific guidance.