Workflow and Task Description String truncate

Hello,
When i start the workflow,
I see the field Url in the container correctly filled.
URL= htpp://www.bwptestAAA
But, in the log of the workflow, i see in Task Description:
Please select the URL = http://www.bwptestA (lack info)
In fact the URL is truncated to 68 chars ....
Any Idea ?
Thanks

Hi,
Try using type SOLI in that container this will Help you.
Regards,
Purvesh Patel.

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