How To Fix DT463 - Field &: Another field has been added before the subsequent INT2 field

DT463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Field &: Another field has been added before the subsequent INT2 field

What causes this issue?

A DECFLOAT scale field requires a subsequent INT2 field for additional
information written by the system. Another field has been inserted
between the DECFLOAT field and the INT2 field. This is not allowed.

System Response

The table will not be activated.

How to fix this error?

Delete the inserted field or move it so that the DECFLOAT scale field
always comes immediately before the INT2 field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT463 - Field &: Another field has been added before the subsequent INT2 field ?

  The SAP error message DT463 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a data element or a table in your ABAP program or data dictionary. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the order of fields in a structure or table definition, particularly concerning the placement of INT2 fields (which are typically used for 2-byte integer values).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a field of a different type is defined before an INT2 field in a structure or table. In SAP, the order of fields can affect how data is stored and accessed, and certain types of fields have specific requirements regarding their placement. The INT2 field must be positioned correctly in relation to other fields to ensure proper data alignment and access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the structure or table definition where the error is occurring. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify