How To Fix DT214 - Table &: Key length > & (restricted functions)

DT214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Table &: Key length > & (restricted functions)

What causes this issue?

The key length, that is, the sum of the field lengths of all the key
fields of the table, is greater than 120 bytes.

System Response

This is a warning.

How to fix this error?

Note the following restricted fuctionality for this table:
- Table contents cannot be transported by specifying key values, at
most, by specifying generic
key values with a maximum length of 120 bytes.

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

The table cannot be used as the base table of a lock object if the total
of
the fields lengths of all key fields in the table is greater than 150
bytes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT214 - Table &: Key length > & (restricted functions) ?

  The SAP error message DT214 indicates that there is an issue with the key length of a table in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the key length of the specified table exceeds the allowed limit for certain restricted functions. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a table, or when performing operations that involve the table's key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the key length of the specified table exceeds the maximum allowed length for certain operations or functions in SAP. This can happen if the table has been defined with too many key fields or if the key fields themselves are too long.
  Database Limitations: Different database systems have different limitations on key lengths. If the SAP system is running on a database that has stricter limitations, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration