How to Increase the length of Material Code (MATNR)

[Former Member]

Hi all,

I have the requirement to increase the size of Material code (from 18 characters to 30 Characters) .

Is their any provision for this in ERP 2005.

Let me know.

regards,

Sheo

[Former Member]

HI Lakshman/ Jurgen,

Thanx for your replies. I knew this can be done by changing the Domain size,

but i donot want to go this way.

I was looking only for the SAP Standrad Provision in ERP 2005 system. Whether it is there or not.

Regards,

Sheo

[JL23]

if there would be another option, then SAP would have published this option by changing the OSS notes, dont you think so?

[Former Member]

You should not increase the length of the field.

You can do it by changing the domain for MATNR, but then you have to modify all programs and screens where MATNR is used.

The only impact of this is that SAP will disown your implementation and will not provide any free support. You have to pay their hefty consulting fee every time

Hope this answers,

Lakshman

[JL23]

Read OSS note 78093 - Display of alternative material identifiers