How To Fix DT740 - Logging of string fields can only be used in limited way

DT740 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Logging of string fields can only be used in limited way

What causes this issue?

For this table, the logging flag has been set in the technical settings.
The logs are written by default to the database table DBTABLOG. Since
the width of the log records in this table is limited, changes to long
fields (data types STRING and RAWSTRING) are generally not logged.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT740 - Logging of string fields can only be used in limited way ?

  The SAP error message DT740, which states "Logging of string fields can only be used in a limited way," typically occurs in the context of data logging or change logging in SAP systems. This error is related to the use of string fields in the logging mechanism, which has certain limitations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  String Field Limitations: The error arises because string fields (like STRING or RAWSTRING) are not fully supported for logging in the same way that other data types (like CHAR, NUMC, etc.) are. This is due to the potential size and complexity of string data, which can lead to performance issues or excessive resource consumption when logging changes.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Settings: The data dictionary settings for the table or structure may not be configured to handle string fields appropriately for logging purposes.
  
  
  Inappropriate Use of Logging: The logging mechanism may be incorrectly configured or used in a way that is not compatible with