/BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 - Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 - Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large) ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE103 Illegal access to a string (offset+length too large) typically indicates that there is an attempt to access a substring of a string in a way that exceeds the bounds of the string. This can happen when the specified offset and length for the substring operation are not valid, meaning that the combination of the starting position (offset) and the length of the substring exceeds the actual length of the string.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Offset or Length: The offset specified is greater than the length of the string, or the sum of the offset and length exceeds the string's length.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  Programming Errors: There may be a bug in the ABAP code where the substring operation is being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code where the error occurs. Ensure that the offset and length values are calculated correctly and that they do not exceed the string's length.
  
  Use strlen() to get the length of the string before performing substring operations.
  Validate the offset and length before using them in substring functions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and conforms to the expected format. If the data is coming from an external source, validate it before processing.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the SAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the values of the string, offset, and length at runtime. This can help identify where the values are going wrong.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch such exceptions and provide meaningful error messages or fallback mechanisms.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP String Functions: Familiarize yourself with string manipulation functions in ABAP, such as CONCATENATE, SPLIT, REPLACE, and SUBSTRING, to understand how they work and their limitations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for best practices in string handling and error management in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.