How To Fix WXPB117 - Characteristic value is too wide

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic value is too wide

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB117 - Characteristic value is too wide ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXPB117: Characteristic value is too wide:
  
  Error Message
  WXPB117: Characteristic value is too wide
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the value entered for a characteristic in a classification or variant configuration exceeds the allowed length defined for that characteristic. In SAP, each characteristic has a defined data type and length, and if the input value is longer than the maximum length, the system raises this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Entering a string value longer than the characteristic's defined length.
  Importing or transferring data where characteristic values exceed the length limits.
  User input in variant configuration or classification where the value is too long.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Check the data type and length of the characteristic.
  If the length is too short for the required values, increase the length accordingly.
  Save and regenerate the characteristic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Values:
  
  Ensure that the values entered or imported do not exceed the characteristic length.
  If the input is manual, inform users about the maximum allowed length.
  If the input is from an interface or batch job, validate and truncate values before input.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration or Classification Data:
  
  If the error occurs during configuration or classification, verify the values assigned to characteristics.
  Correct any values that are too long.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If custom programs or interfaces populate characteristic values, ensure they respect the length limits.
  Modify the code to handle or truncate values appropriately.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CL02 – Change Class (to which the characteristic is assigned)
  CU50 – Change Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  Data Types and Lengths:
  
  Characteristic data types include CHAR, NUM, DATE, etc.
  Length is defined in the characteristic master data and must be sufficient for expected values.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note references may exist for specific versions or scenarios.
  Check SAP Help Portal or OSS Notes for updates related to characteristic length issues.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This error prevents saving or processing of classification or configuration data.
  It ensures data integrity by enforcing length constraints.
  
  
  
  
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