How To Fix OL320 - The structure & is too big to be added to the container

OL320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 320

• Message text: The structure & is too big to be added to the container

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL320 - The structure & is too big to be added to the container ?

  The SAP error message OL320 indicates that a structure you are trying to add to a container (such as a table or a data structure) is too large. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Size Limitations: SAP has certain limitations on the size of structures that can be handled. The maximum size for a structure is generally 8,000 bytes. If the structure exceeds this limit, you will encounter the OL320 error.
  Data Type Definitions: The structure may contain fields with large data types (e.g., long strings, large tables) that contribute to the overall size.
  Nested Structures: If the structure contains nested structures or tables, the cumulative size may exceed the limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Structure Definition: Check the definition of the structure to see if it can be optimized. Remove any unnecessary fields or reduce the size of large fields.
  Split the Structure: If the structure