How To Fix W5074 - Field overflow in the case of purchase requisition & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Field overflow in the case of purchase requisition & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5074 - Field overflow in the case of purchase requisition & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5074 - Field overflow in the case of purchase requisition & &
  
  Cause:
  The error message W5074 typically occurs when a field value exceeds the allowed length or size during the creation or processing of a Purchase Requisition (PR) in SAP. This "field overflow" means that the data being entered or transferred into a particular field is too long or too large for the field's defined length in the database or screen.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Text fields (like short text or description) exceeding the maximum allowed characters.
  Numeric fields receiving values that are too large or have too many decimal places.
  Data transfer from external systems or interfaces where the data length is not properly validated.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that populate fields with data exceeding standard length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Length:
  
  Identify which field is causing the overflow. This can often be found by debugging or checking the data being entered.
  Compare the length of the input data with the field length defined in the data dictionary (SE11).
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Data:
  
  Shorten the input text or numeric value to fit within the allowed length.
  For example, if the short text field allows 40 characters, ensure the input does not exceed this.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the PR is created via a custom program, BAPI, or interface, check the data mapping and truncation logic.
  Implement truncation or validation before data is passed to SAP.
  
  
  
  Use Standard SAP Fields Appropriately:
  
  If longer text is needed, use long text fields (e.g., Purchase Requisition long text) instead of short text fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to debug the program or user exit where the error occurs.
  Check the exact field and value causing the overflow.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to W5074.
  Sometimes, patches or support packages address field length issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change PR), ME53N (Display PR)
  Data Dictionary: Use SE11 to check field definitions.
  User Exits / BAdIs: Custom enhancements might cause this error if they do not handle field lengths properly.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for W5074 for official documentation.
  SAP Community: Forums and Q&A sites often have discussions on similar issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Input data exceeds the allowed length of a field in Purchase Requisition.
  Solution: Identify the field, shorten or validate input data, check custom code/interfaces, and use appropriate fields.
  Additional: Debugging and consulting SAP Notes can provide further guidance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact field or scenario, I can help with more specific advice!