How To Fix DMC_RT_GEN047 - RAW fields longer than 32 bytes can't be used as selection field

DMC_RT_GEN047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_GEN - DMC: Nachrichten der Generierungfunktionen

• Message number: 047

• Message text: RAW fields longer than 32 bytes can't be used as selection field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_GEN047 - RAW fields longer than 32 bytes can't be used as selection field ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_GEN047 indicates that you are trying to use a RAW field that exceeds 32 bytes as a selection field in a Data Management or Data Transfer context. This limitation is due to the way SAP handles selection fields, which cannot accommodate RAW fields longer than 32 bytes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to use a RAW data type field that is longer than 32 bytes in a selection criteria for a query or data operation.
  The system does not support RAW fields of this length for selection purposes, leading to the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change the Data Type:
  
  If possible, change the data type of the field from RAW to a different type that is supported for selection fields, such as CHAR or VARCHAR, ensuring that the length does not exceed the maximum allowed.
  
  
  
  Use Substring:
  
  If you need to work with the RAW field, consider