How To Fix 7A152 - You have defined too many fields with type & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 152

• Message text: You have defined too many fields with type & &

What causes this issue?

You have defined fields specific to your own company for progress
analysis. However, the number of fields which can be defined is limited
for technical reasons.
You have defined too many fields of type &V1& in this client.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Change your settings in Customizing, if necesary.
The maximum number of fields which you can define is:
Percentage of completion (planned or actual): Total of 4 fields
Values (Earned values or deviations): Total of 8 fields
Indices: Total of 4 fields

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A152 - You have defined too many fields with type & & ?

  The SAP error message 7A152 indicates that you have defined too many fields of a specific type in your data dictionary (DDIC) or in a particular structure. This typically occurs when the number of fields of a certain type exceeds the allowed limit set by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Defining too many fields of a specific type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.) in a table or structure.
  Exceeding the maximum number of fields allowed for a particular data type in the context of the database or application.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Field Definitions: Check the data dictionary (SE11) for the table or structure where the error is occurring. Look for fields defined with the same type and count how many there are.
  
  
  Reduce Field Count: If you find that you have defined too many fields of the same type, consider the following:
  
  Consolidate Fields: If possible, combine similar fields into a single field or use a more generic data type.
  Reassess Requirements: Determine if all the fields are necessary. If some fields are redundant or can be removed, do so.
  Use Different Data Types: If applicable, consider using different data types for some of the fields to reduce the count of any single type.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific limitations or provide guidance on best practices. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation for limitations on field definitions and data types to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the table or structure to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage and review your data definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Performance Considerations: Keep in mind that having too many fields of the same type can also impact performance, so it's beneficial to optimize your data structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 7A152 and ensure that your data definitions are within the allowed limits.