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How To Fix E2250 - Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables


E2250 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

  • Message number: 250

  • Message text: Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables

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  • What causes this issue?

    Structure field names normally may have up to 30 characters, but the
    database restsrictions are still valid for database tables, i.e. table
    fields may not be longer than 16 characters.

    System Response

    This is for information only.

    How to fix this error?

    Structure fields to be included in database tables may have a maximum
    length of 16 characters.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


E2250 - Details

  • The SAP error message E2250, which states "Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and you have defined a field in a structure with a name that exceeds the maximum length allowed for database fields.
    
    Cause: Field Name Length: In SAP, the maximum length for field names in database tables is 30 characters. If you define a field in a structure with a name longer than this limit, you will encounter the E2250 error. Structure Definition: The error can also arise if you are trying to include a structure with long field names in a database table.
    Solution: To resolve the E2250 error, you can take the following steps: Shorten Field Names: Review the field names in your structure and ensure that none of them exceed the 30-character limit. Rename any fields that are too

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