How To Fix DA164 - Row &1: Control structure '&2 &3' has too many parts

DA164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Row &1: Control structure '&2 &3' has too many parts

What causes this issue?

Too many parts were specified within a control structure.

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?

Remove the superfluous parts. Check especially the number of separators
'$' for empty parts.
{C$condition$then$else}
{T$tabname$pre1$pre$main$post$postn}
{F$fctname$pre1$pre$main$post$postn}
{S$subscheme}

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DA164 - Details

• The SAP error message DA164 indicates that a control structure (like a table or a structure) has too many components or fields defined within it. This error typically arises when the number of fields in a control structure exceeds the maximum limit allowed by the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: Each control structure in SAP has a defined limit on the number of fields it can contain. If you try to define a structure with more fields than allowed, you will encounter this error.
  Complex Data Models: Sometimes, complex data models or attempts to combine multiple structures into one can lead to exceeding the field limit.
  Incorrect Design: Poor design choices in the data model can lead to unnecessarily large structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Structure Definition: Check the definition of the control structure mentioned in the error message. Identify how many fields are defined and compare this with the maximum allowed limit.
  Reduce Number of Fields: If the