How To Fix 5A571 - The length of table fields must not exceed 800.

5A571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 571

• Message text: The length of table fields must not exceed 800.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A571 - The length of table fields must not exceed 800. ?

  The SAP error message 5A571 indicates that the length of table fields in a certain context exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 800 characters. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of database tables, structures, or fields in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that one or more fields in a table or structure have been defined with a length greater than 800 characters.
  Data Type Limitations: Certain data types in SAP have inherent limitations on their length. For example, a CHAR or STRING field may be defined with a length that exceeds the maximum allowed.
  Inconsistent Definitions: If there are inconsistencies in the definitions of fields across different components or versions of the system, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the definitions of the fields in the table or structure that is causing the error.