How To Fix DDLST015 - Field &: a constant (&) in a condition is too long (>256)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLST - Messages for DDL Sources - Table Entities

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Field &: a constant (&) in a condition is too long (>256)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLST015 - Field &: a constant (&) in a condition is too long (>256) ?

  The SAP error message DDLST015 indicates that there is a constant value in a condition that exceeds the maximum allowed length of 256 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data dictionary objects, such as domain definitions, data elements, or table fields.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by defining a constant in a condition (for example, in a SELECT statement, WHERE clause, or any other logical condition) that exceeds the 256-character limit. This can happen if:
  
  A string literal is too long.
  A concatenated string exceeds the limit.
  A field or variable that is expected to hold a shorter value is being assigned a longer constant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length of Constants: Review the code or data dictionary definition where the error occurs. Identify any constants or string literals that are longer than 256 characters.
  
  
  Split Long Constants: If you have a long string that exceeds the limit, consider splitting it into smaller parts. You can concatenate these smaller parts in your code.
  Example:
  DATA: lv_long_string TYPE string.
  lv_long_string = 'Part1 of the string' && 'Part2 of the string'.
  
  
  Use Variables: Instead of using long constants directly in conditions, store them in variables that can be referenced in your conditions.
  
  
  Review Data Model: If the long constant is derived from a data model (like a field in a database table), consider revising the data model to ensure that the values stored do not exceed the limits.
  
  
  Check for Unintended Concatenation: Ensure that there are no unintended concatenations happening in your code that could lead to exceeding the limit.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Programming: Familiarity with ABAP programming concepts, especially string handling and data types, is essential for troubleshooting this error.
  Data Dictionary: Understanding how data elements and domains are defined in the SAP Data Dictionary can help in identifying where the long constant is coming from.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any specific guidelines or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the source of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.