How To Fix DT228 - &-& (Recommended length for field of type &: &)

DT228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: &-& (Recommended length for field of type &: &)

What causes this issue?

A certain length is recommended by your database for long fields (type
LCHR, LRAW).

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?

If possible, set the length of the corresponding domain to the
suggested value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT228 - &-& (Recommended length for field of type &: &) ?

  The SAP error message DT228 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a field in a data structure and the expected length defined in the data dictionary. This error often arises when you are trying to assign a value to a field that exceeds its defined length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the data being assigned to a field exceeds the maximum length defined for that field in the data dictionary (DDIC).
  Data Type Issues: If you are using a data type that has a specific length and you attempt to assign a longer string or value to it, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: When mapping data from one structure to another, if the target field has a shorter length than the source field, this error can be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the data dictionary (transaction SE11) to check the defined