How To Fix DT223 - There are too many fields (>&)

DT223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: There are too many fields (>&)

What causes this issue?

The table has too many fields.

System Response

The table does not conform to certain internal restrictions. As a
result, it is not possible to activate the table.

How to fix this error?

Remove fields from the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT223 - There are too many fields (>&) ?

  The SAP error message DT223, which states "There are too many fields (>&)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data structure, such as a table or a structure in ABAP, and the number of fields exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Limit Exceeded: SAP has a limit on the number of fields that can be defined in a table or structure. This limit is generally 16,384 fields for a table, but it can vary based on the specific context or version of SAP.
  Data Dictionary Constraints: The error may arise from constraints in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) where the number of fields in a structure or table exceeds the maximum allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Fields: Review the structure or table definition and try to reduce the number of fields. This may involve:
  
  Combining fields where possible.
  Normalizing the data model to split large tables into smaller, related tables.
  Removing any unnecessary