Message type: E = Error
Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages
Message number: 358
Message text: Field &1: External length &2 greater than &3 for appl. data element &4
The format of field '&v1&' may be incorrect. For external
representation of a field, an ABAP data type is converted into a text
field. The external text field must have a minimum length so that a
loss-free transfer is possible between the two fields.
The data element '&v4&' stated requires '&v3&' character places
externally. However, only '&v2&' character places are defined in the
repository structure.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Please check whether there was a change in a domain or a data element
and whether the difference determined was caused by this.
Change the data element used or use another data element, as necessary.
If processing or application logic demonstrates that no format
violations arise, no change is required.
If external standards must be adhered to, it may be necessary to define
the external field longer than the internal. Ensure, however, that an
appropriate format conversion takes place in processing.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
Sign up takes 1 minute. 7-day free trial.
EA357 Field &1: External length &2 less than &3 for appl. data element &4
What causes this issue? The format of field '&v1&' is incorre...
EA356 Field name in repository '&1', field name in segment '&2', position &3
What causes this issue? For item '&v3&', field '&v2&...
EA359 Segment version &1 contains more/less fields (&2) than structure (&3)
What causes this issue? For segment version '&v1&', the numbe...
EA360 Inconsistent overall length in segment version &1
What causes this issue? For segment version '&v1&', the overa...
SAP messages fall into 3 different categories: Error messages
(message type = E), Warnings (W) or Informational (I) messages.
An error message will prevent you from continuing your work - it is a hard stop and you need to fix the error before you can proceed. A warning message will stop your work, however, you can then bypass the warning by pressing the Enter key on your keyboard. That said, it is still good practice to investigate the cause of the warning message and address it. An information message will not stop your work and is truly just for informational purposes.
Click on this link to search all SAP messages.