How To Fix DT235 - Field & does not have a preceding length field of type &

DT235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Field & does not have a preceding length field of type &

What causes this issue?

The table contains a long field (data type LCHR or LRAW), which does
not have a preceding length field. Long fields require a preceding
length field of type INT4.

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?

Include a length field of type INT4 in the table. It must be located
directly before the long field in the field list. Please also note that
long fields must be located at the very end of the field list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT235 - Field & does not have a preceding length field of type & ?

  The SAP error message DT235 indicates that there is an issue with the data structure definition in your ABAP program or data dictionary. Specifically, it means that a field in a structure does not have a preceding length field of the appropriate type. This typically occurs in the context of defining structures for internal tables or when working with certain data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Structure Definition: The structure you are trying to use may not be defined correctly. For example, if you are using a structure that is expected to have a length field (like a string or a packed number), but it does not, this error will occur.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field types in your structure may not match the expected types. For instance, if a field is defined as a character type but is being treated as a numeric type, this can lead to the error.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: If there