Idoc - change the length

[former_member672218]

Hi,

Is it possible to change the field length of an idoc using conversion rule? My requirement is to change to warehouse number 'F02' as a text 'Warehouse-F02'. The field length for warehouse (LGNUM) is just 3 characters . Is there any way to accomplish this?

This is a standard segment and hence i cannot change the field length.

Thanks,

Venkat

[former_member404244]

Hi,

I don't think it is a good idea to change standard field length.You can go for extension of idoc and have a new segment with your own field with the length you want and populate it.

Regards,

Nagaraj

[former_member672218]

Yeah. I know it is not a good method but that is what the client wants.

Regards,

Venkat

[nabheetscn]

Please create an extension as suggested above and add the desire field.

Nabheet

[Former Member]

You're the technical Abap professional, you have also to persuade the client that extension is the best way to do the right things and you will avoid problems and concerns in an upgrade phase.

[former_member672218]

Thanks.

[Former Member]

Hi,

for that reason, extensions were invented. It's simpliest and you won't have to request an object key to SAP.

Regards.