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How To Fix DT232 - Only one long field allowed per table


DT232 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 232

  • Message text: Only one long field allowed per table

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  • What causes this issue?

    The table contains more than one long field (field of data type LCHR or
    LRAW). This is not allowed.

    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?

    A table may only contain one long field. You must remove all other long
    fields from the table. Please note that long fields must always be
    located at the very end of the field list of a table.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


DT232 - Details

  • The SAP error message DT232, which states "Only one long field allowed per table," typically occurs when you are trying to define a database table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) that includes more than one long field (i.e., a field of type STRING or LONG).
    
    Cause: In SAP, a "long field" is a field that can hold large amounts of data, such as text or binary data. The limitation of having only one long field per table is due to the way SAP handles data storage and retrieval. When you attempt to create or modify a table to include more than one long field, the system raises this error to enforce the restriction.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Review Table Structure: Check the structure of the table you are trying to create or modify. Identify the fields that are defined as long fields. Limit Long Fields: If you find that

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