How To Fix W8602 - The maximum length supported for character strings here is &1 characters

W8602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 602

• Message text: The maximum length supported for character strings here is &1 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8602 - The maximum length supported for character strings here is &1 characters ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8602 – The maximum length supported for character strings here is &1 characters
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to define or use a character string (e.g., a literal, variable, or field) that exceeds the maximum allowed length in a particular context within ABAP or SAP Dictionary objects.
  For example:
  
  Defining a string literal longer than the allowed length in a statement.
  Using a data element or variable with a length exceeding the maximum supported length in a certain operation or statement.
  Defining a constant or text string that is too long for the context.
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the maximum number of characters allowed in that context.
  
  Explanation:
  SAP ABAP and related tools have limits on the length of character strings depending on where and how they are used. These limits are imposed to ensure performance, memory management, and compatibility with underlying database or system constraints.
  For example:
  
  In ABAP