How To Fix DT867 - Table & has long field (therefore not possible to create appends)

DT867 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Table & has long field (therefore not possible to create appends)

What causes this issue?

The SAP version of the table contains a long field (that is, a field of
type VARC, LRAW or LCHR). As a field of this type must always be the
last table field, no <DS:TX.APPEND-STRUKTUR>append</> can be created
for the table.

System Response

During table adjustment, the system switches automatically to
<DS:TX.DOKU_RADTBFDS_PHASE2>phase 2</>.

How to fix this error?

Adopt or edit the proposal for the original table generated by the
system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT867 - Table & has long field (therefore not possible to create appends) ?

  The SAP error message DT867 indicates that a specific database table has a long field, which prevents the creation of append structures. This situation typically arises when you are trying to add an append structure to a table that contains fields with a data type that exceeds the maximum length allowed for appends.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long Fields: The table in question contains fields that are defined as long data types (e.g., STRING, RAW, or other types that exceed the maximum length for appends).
  Append Structure Limitations: SAP has limitations on the types of fields that can be included in append structures. If a table has long fields, it cannot accommodate additional fields through appends.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Table Structure: Check the structure of the table to identify any long fields. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Avoid Appends: Instead of creating an append structure, consider other options:
  Use a Custom Table: Create a new custom table