How To Fix DT201 - Table & is too wide for logging: & bytes (maximum & bytes).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Table & is too wide for logging: & bytes (maximum & bytes).

What causes this issue?

The log flag is set in the technical settings for this table. The log
data is written by default to database table DBTABLOG. However, the row
width of the table to be logged is is greater than the LOGDATA field of
the log table DBTABLOG. The table therefore cannot be logged.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Remove the log flag from the technical settings and then activate the
table again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT201 - Table & is too wide for logging: & bytes (maximum & bytes). ?

  The SAP error message DT201 indicates that a table is too wide for logging, meaning that the size of the table exceeds the maximum allowed size for logging in the database. This typically occurs when the total size of the fields in a table exceeds the limit set by the database for logging changes to that table.
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure: The structure of the table may have too many fields or fields that are too large (e.g., long text fields, large binary fields).
  Database Limitations: Different databases have different limits on the size of logged tables. For example, in some databases, the maximum size for logging might be 512 bytes, while in others it could be larger.
  Change Logging: If change logging is enabled for a table, and the total size of the fields exceeds the limit, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Disable Change Logging: If change logging is not necessary for the table, you can disable it. This can be done using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to modify the table settings.
  
  Go to the table definition in SE11.
  Uncheck the "Log Data Changes" option.
  Activate the table.
  
  
  
  Reduce Table Size: If change logging is required, consider redesigning the table to reduce its size. This could involve:
  
  Splitting the table into multiple smaller tables.
  Reducing the size of certain fields (e.g., changing a VARCHAR to a smaller size).
  Removing unnecessary fields.
  
  
  
  Database Configuration: Check the database configuration for any settings related to logging and see if there are options to increase the maximum size for logging.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your database documentation for specific limits and recommendations regarding table sizes and logging.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to this error.
  Database Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific database you are using (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA) for details on logging limits and configurations.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing one of the solutions, you should be able to resolve the DT201 error in SAP.