How To Fix AD322 - & (data length used > max. data length in pool (&) )

AD322 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 322

• Message text: & (data length used > max. data length in pool (&) )

What causes this issue?

A pool is made up of at least two key fields and a long argument field
(VARDATA), which contains the remaining data of a dataset (that is, the
data not belonging to the key). The maximum length of the data section
(or long argument field) varies according to the DBMS used. In this
instance, the required length of the data section is greater than the
maximum possible length of the data section in the pool.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD322 - & (data length used > max. data length in pool (&) ) ?

  The SAP error message AD322, which states "Data length used > max. data length in pool (&)," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with data pools or memory management. This error indicates that the program is trying to use more data than the maximum allowed length defined for a particular data pool.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Pool Limitations: Each data pool in SAP has a defined maximum length. If your program attempts to store or process data that exceeds this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Data Handling: The error may arise from incorrect handling of data types or structures, where the actual data being processed exceeds the defined limits.
  Buffer Overflow: If the program is trying to read or write data that exceeds the allocated buffer size, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data being processed in your program. Ensure that the length of the data