How To Fix DT211 - Field & (Length > & for & only allowed for non-DB tables)

DT211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Field & (Length > & for & only allowed for non-DB tables)

What causes this issue?

Some data types may only be used in database tables with certain
restrictions. These restrictions are not valid for structures. For
example, fields of type CHAR in database tables may only have a length
<(><<)>= 1333.

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?

Change the data type or the length of the specified field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DT211 - Details

• The SAP error message DT211 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a field in a database table. Specifically, it states that the length of the field exceeds the allowed limit for non-database (non-DB) tables. This error typically arises during the definition or modification of a data element or structure in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when working with ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeds Limit: The field in question has a length that is greater than what is permitted for non-database tables. In SAP, non-DB tables (like internal tables or structures) have specific limitations on field lengths.
  Incorrect Data Element Definition: The data element associated with the field may have been defined with an inappropriate length.
  Incompatibility with Data Model: The field might be defined in a way that is incompatible with the underlying data model or the intended use of the table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field length defined