Message type: E = Error
Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -
Message number: 179
Message text: CSDL value is longer than length of dynpro field. Check the CSDL value
Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.
To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.
Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.
First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).
Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.
You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.
The SAP error message
/IWBEP/SBOD179 CSDL value is longer than length of dynpro field. Check the CSDL value
typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the value being passed to a field in a data structure (CSDL - Conceptual Schema Definition Language) exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the corresponding Dynpro (dynamic programming) screen.Cause:
- Data Length Mismatch: The value being sent to the OData service is longer than the defined length of the corresponding field in the database or the Dynpro screen.
- Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch in the mapping between the OData service and the underlying data model, leading to incorrect data lengths being defined.
- Data Input Error: The data being inputted might be incorrect or not validated properly before being sent to the service.
Solution:
- Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the database table and the corresponding Dynpro screen to ensure that the lengths are correctly defined. Adjust the lengths if necessary.
- Validate Input Data: Implement validation checks in your application to ensure that the data being sent to the OData service does not exceed the defined lengths.
- Adjust CSDL Definitions: If you are using custom OData services, check the CSDL definitions to ensure that they match the lengths defined in the underlying data model.
- Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the data being sent to the OData service and identify where the length mismatch is occurring.
- Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such errors and provide meaningful feedback to the user.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.
/IWBEP/SBOD178 Invalid Boolean. Please use ' ', 'X', 'TRUE', 'FALSE', '0' or '1'
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is ...
/IWBEP/SBOD177 Invalid Input
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is ...
/IWBEP/SBOD180 The input is longer than the type of the underlying field allows
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is ...
/IWBEP/SBOD181 The input is not a number
Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is ...
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.