How To Fix NP223 - There are too many fields (>&)

NP223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NP - New checks in the activating program

• Message number: 223

• Message text: There are too many fields (>&)

What causes this issue?

The table already contains too many fields. A maximum of 255 fields is
permitted in a table. However, active tables can exist for which this
condition is violated. The maximum number of fields was not yet checked
during activation when they were activated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You cannot carry out the action which caused this message. If
necessary, check whether you can remove fields from the table so that
the table contains less than 255 fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NP223 - There are too many fields (>&) ?

  The SAP error message NP223, which states "There are too many fields (>&)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data structure, such as a table or a structure in ABAP, and you exceed the maximum number of fields allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Field Limit: Each table or structure in SAP has a limit on the number of fields it can contain. If you attempt to add more fields than the allowed limit, you will encounter this error.
  Data Dictionary Constraints: The SAP Data Dictionary has predefined limits for the number of fields in a table or structure, which can vary based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Fields: Review the fields you are trying to include in your table or structure. Remove any unnecessary fields or consider whether some fields can be combined or restructured.
  Use a Different Structure: If you need to store a