Message type: E = Error
Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)
Message number: 234
Message text: Field & of type & must be in the final position
The table contains a long field (data type LCHR or LRAW). Long fields
must be located at the end of the table. This is not the case in this
table.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
You must change the field sequence so that the long field is located at
the very end of the field list. Please note that a table may contain
only one long field. A long field must have a preceding length field of
type INT4.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
DT234
- Field & of type & must be in the final position ?The SAP error message DT234, which states "Field & of type & must be in the final position," typically occurs in the context of data structures, particularly when defining or modifying data elements, structures, or tables in ABAP Dictionary (SE11) or when working with data types in ABAP programs.
Cause: This error usually arises when a field of a certain type (often a reference field or a field with a specific attribute) is not placed in the expected position within a structure or table definition. In SAP, certain fields must be positioned at the end of a structure or table to maintain data integrity and ensure proper processing.
Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check the Structure/Table Definition: Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and review the structure or table where the error is occurring. Ensure that the field mentioned in the error message is placed at the end of the structure or
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