How To Fix DDLS414 - Function &(&): only literals of length <= & allowed

DDLS414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Function &(&): only literals of length <= & allowed

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DDLS414 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS414 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a literal in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement. Specifically, the error message states:
  Function &(&): only literals of length <= & allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a literal (such as a string or a character value) that exceeds the maximum allowed length in a certain context within your DDL statement. In SAP, there are restrictions on the length of literals that can be used in certain functions or operations, and exceeding this limit will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length of Literals: Review the DDL statement where the error occurred and identify the literals being used. Ensure that all literals conform to the maximum length restrictions. For example, if the limit is 255 characters, make sure none of your literals exceed this