How To Fix DT487 - & not implementing key width feature; table will not be created

DT487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 487

• Message text: & not implementing key width feature; table will not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT487 - & not implementing key width feature; table will not be created ?

  The SAP error message DT487 indicates that there is an issue related to the key width feature in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) when trying to create a database table. This error typically arises when the system is unable to implement the key width feature for a table, which is necessary for certain types of database operations.
  Cause of Error DT487
  
  Key Width Feature Not Supported: The key width feature is not supported for the specific database or configuration you are using. This can happen if the database does not support certain data types or if the table definition is incompatible with the key width feature.
  Table Definition Issues: There may be issues in the table definition itself, such as incorrect data types, missing primary keys, or other constraints that prevent the table from being created with the desired key width.
  Database Version: The version of the database you are using may not support the