How To Fix DDACT036 - Only two data fields DATALN and VARDATA are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDACT - Messages for Activating Dictionary Objects

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Only two data fields DATALN and VARDATA are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDACT036 - Only two data fields DATALN and VARDATA are allowed ?

  The SAP error message DDACT036 indicates that there is an issue with the data fields being used in a particular context, typically related to data extraction or data transfer processes. This error specifically states that only two data fields, DATALN and VARDATA, are allowed in the context where the error occurred.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises in scenarios where:
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data structure being used contains more than the allowed fields. In this case, it should only contain DATALN and VARDATA.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data extraction or transfer settings that allows for additional fields.
  Program Logic: The program or function module being executed may be incorrectly designed to handle more fields than permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDACT036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Structure: Review the data structure being used in your program or function module. Ensure that it only includes the fields DATALN and VARDATA.