How To Fix DDLS399 - Function &(&): only columns with length <= & allowed

DDLS399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Function &(&): only columns with length <= & allowed

What causes this issue?

Parameters in a function are subject to a length restriction. In this
case, the length restriction has not been adhered to.
Examples include:
1. Function BINTOHEX: Only RAW columns of length <(><<)>= 666 are
allowed. The reason for this is because the type of the CHAR result has
double length; the maximum length allowed is 1333 characters.

System Response

Activation or checking was not successful.

How to fix this error?

The current output must be shortened to the allowed length or this
function cannot be used here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS399 - Function &(&): only columns with length <= & allowed ?

  The SAP error message DDLS399 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a database table or a field within a table. Specifically, the error message states:
  "Function &(&): only columns with length <= & allowed."
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to define a column in a database table with a length that exceeds the maximum allowed length for that specific data type. The error message will usually specify the function or operation that triggered the error, along with the maximum allowed length.
  Common scenarios that can lead to this error include:
  
  Attempting to create or modify a table with a field that has a length greater than what is permissible for its data type (e.g., VARCHAR, CHAR).
  Using a data type that has a specific length limitation and trying to assign a longer length than allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Type and