How To Fix AD738 - & & too long for logging (must be < &)

AD738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: & & too long for logging (must be < &)

What causes this issue?

The logging flag is set in the technical settings for this table. The
logs are written to the database table DBTABPRT as default value. The
key area or the data area of the table to be logged, however, is longer
than the fields of table DBTABPRT reserved for it. The table cannot be
logged.

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 AD738 - & & too long for logging (must be < &) ?

  The SAP error message AD738 typically indicates that a log entry or a message being processed is too long for the logging system to handle. The error message suggests that the length of the log entry exceeds the maximum allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Length: The primary cause of this error is that the log message or entry exceeds the maximum character limit set by the SAP system. This can happen when:
  
  A log message is generated with too much detail or information.
  A program or transaction is trying to log data that is inherently too long.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for logging may not be properly set, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten Log Messages: Review the code or the process that generates the log messages. Try to limit the length of the messages being logged. This may involve:
  
  Trimming unnecessary details.
  Summarizing information instead of logging everything verbatim.
  
  
  
  Adjust Logging Configuration: If applicable, check the configuration settings