CSV Import > Partner Record > Error: The field vatregnumber contained more than the maximum number ( 20 ) of characters allowed.

On the CSV import update of the VAT Registration No. field on the partner record. In the Field Mapping page of the Import Assistant the error is received: The field vatregnumber contained more than the maximum number ( 20 ) of characters allowed.

The field vatregnumber is the Field ID of the VAT Registration No. field. The maximum number of characters for this field is 20 characters. Edit the CSV file and make sure the VAT Registration No. is only 20 characters.