How To Fix CACSDESIGN139 - Limits for number and length of fields in table &1 exceeded

CACSDESIGN139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSDESIGN - Messages From Construction

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Limits for number and length of fields in table &1 exceeded

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The number and total length of the fields in generated tables and
structures is limited (in the case of tables, independent for key fields
and data fields).
The upper limits are defined in the TCACS_TECH table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSDESIGN139 - Limits for number and length of fields in table &1 exceeded ?

  The SAP error message CACSDESIGN139 indicates that the limits for the number and length of fields in a table have been exceeded. This typically occurs during the design phase of a table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when trying to create or modify a table structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Count Exceeded: SAP has a limit on the number of fields that can be defined in a single table. If you try to add more fields than allowed, this error will occur.
  Field Length Exceeded: There are also limits on the total length of all fields combined in a table. If the total length exceeds the maximum allowed, this error will be triggered.
  Data Element Restrictions: Each data element has its own restrictions, and if you are trying to use data elements that collectively exceed the limits, this can also lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Table Structure: Check the current structure of the table in the