Can we store more than 255 char in a field in C4C?

[JayantSaini]

Hi All,

We have a requirement in which we need to save more than 255 char in a field but I am unable to find any data type which can store more than 255 char. Is there any way by which we can achieve this?

Regards

Jay

[JayantSaini · Accepted solution]

Hi All,

Thanks for your helpful answers. I am able to solve the issue using textcollection dependable object.

Thanks

Jayant

[former_member207719]

Hi Jayant,

Refer the below links

https://archive.sap.com/discussions/thread/3403512

https://archive.sap.com/discussions/thread/3404546

HTH,

Senthil

[HorstSchaude]

Hello Jayant,

To make it short:

• If you are in a SAP BO and are using the data type "Text": It is possible 🙂
  (as you also can read in the second link from above)

HTH,
. Horst

[former_member524998]

Do store more than 255 Characters, the element should be defined as FormattedText in the first place.

For Example,

[Label ("Field")]element ZField1:FormattedText;

After Declaring the element, bind it in the UI Component, and if you want to restrict it to say, 1000 words, then in the UI designer, restrict the field length.

[PrasanthArya]

As of my understanding , I don't think there is a possibility to achieve this requirement on the Standard Business Objects.

Custom BOs only you can use “LANGUAGEINDEPENDENT_ENCRYPTED_EXTENDED_Name” which will have the length of 765 chars(more than regular 255) on the data base. Note that it will not work in XBOs.

[JayantSaini]

Hi Prasanth,

Thanks for your answer. I have to implement this on a custom BO. Is there any data type with max length of more about 1500 char?

Thanks

Jay

[PrasanthArya]

In Reference To an update posted by thomas.schneider

For BO extension, the Text or LANGUAGEINDEPENDENT_EXTENDED_Text datatype is not restricted in length