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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime
Message number: 101
Message text: The number & does not fit into the data field
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WF_CONT101
- The number & does not fit into the data field ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WF_CONT101: "The number & does not fit into the data field":
Error Message
WF_CONT101
Text: The number & does not fit into the data field
Cause
This error occurs during workflow container value assignment or data transfer when a numeric value is being assigned to a container element or data field that is too small to hold the number. Essentially, the number is larger than the maximum size or length defined for the target field.
For example, if a container element is defined as an integer with a certain length or a numeric field with limited digits, and the value being assigned exceeds this size, SAP raises this error.
When does it occur?
Check Container Element Data Types and Lengths:
SWO1
or via the workflow builder).Adjust Data Types or Lengths:
INT2
(2-byte integer) to INT4
(4-byte integer) or from a numeric string of length 3 to length 5.Check the Source Value:
Implement Value Checks or Conversions:
Debug the Workflow:
SWUS
or SWI1
to find the workflow instance.INT1
, INT2
, INT4
, DEC
, and numeric strings (NUMC
).SWO1
- Workflow Object Builder (to check container elements)SWDD
- Workflow BuilderSWUS
- Workflow DebuggerSWI1
- Workflow LogAspect | Description |
---|---|
Cause | Numeric value too large for target container element or data field. |
Solution | Increase target field length/type; check and adjust source value; debug workflow container assignments. |
Where to check | Workflow container definitions (SWO1 ), workflow builder (SWDD ), workflow logs (SWI1 ). |
If you provide the exact workflow or container element names, I can help you with more specific instructions.
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