How To Fix WF_CONT101 - The number & does not fit into the data field

WF_CONT101 - Overview

• 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 - Details

• 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?
  
  During workflow container data assignment or mapping.
  When a number is passed from one container element to another with incompatible data types or insufficient length.
  When a number is converted to a string or numeric field with