SAP ABAP Message Class AM Message Number 228 (The use of the last &1 characters in field &2 is restricted (&3 of &4))
Hierarchy
☛ SAP_BASIS (Software Component) SAP Basis Component
   ⤷ BC-SRV-ADR (Application Component) Address Management/Business Address
     ⤷ SZAD (Package) SAP Technology - Business Services: Address Management
Attribute
Message class AM  
Short Description Business Address Services    
Message Number 228  
Documentation status       Space: object requires documentation
Authorization check Error Message      
Changed On 20130531   
Message Text
The use of the last &1 characters in field &2 is restricted (&3 of &4)
Help Document

Diagnosis

The address data maintained in field occupies of characters The last characters of the field can be used only with restrictions.

System Response

In this form the data can be saved and used up to the complete length of characters.
In some scenarios, the system only uses the first 35 characters of name fields, of the fields 'Street', 'City', 'District', as well as the first 10 characters of the field 'Search Term 1'.
These cases are:

  • ALE: the address data can only be transferred with 35 characters (search term 1 only 10 characters) in the case of some ALE message types (IDOC types) for reasons of compatibility with other releases and components. The message types in question are:

    DEBMAS
    CREMAS
    DEBCOR
    CRECOR

    The problems do not occur if the relevant address data in IDOC ADRMAS is sent in each case, together with these message types.
  • EDI: the address data can only be transferred with 35 characters (search term 1 only 10 characters) with the standard UN/EDIFACT for reasons of compatibility.
  • Print: addresses are formatted with only 35 characters in some print forms for standard envelope windows. If the address number is in the address output structures, you can output the address fields in full length in forms. (See OSS note 145753 for FI forms.)

Procedure

If you do not want the address data to be truncated in these scenarios, only use the first 35 characters of the name fields, of the fields "Street", "City", "District" or the first 10 characters of the field "Search Term 1" during maintenance, or abbreviate the texts, if necessary.

Effects on Customizing

You can define when this system message is to be issued in accordance with your requirements.

You do this in Customizing as follows: Cross-Application Components -> Bank Directory -> Change Message Control.

The application area and message number can be taken from the technical documentation.

History
Last changed on/by 20141121  SAP 
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