How To Fix Q6274 - Key length of table to be created is greater than 255 bytes

Q6274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Key length of table to be created is greater than 255 bytes

What causes this issue?

The key length of the character-like fields of the table, that is the
total of the field lengths of all character-like key fields is greater
than 255 bytes.
Note that some versions of SAP IQ only permit a maximum key length of
255 bytes.

System Response

If the version of SAP IQ that you use is subject to this restriction,
the structure table for infostructure &V1& is created on the standard
database during activation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

If this is the case, check to see whether you can use a version of SAP
IQ that supports a greater key length for the character-like fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6274 - Key length of table to be created is greater than 255 bytes ?

  The SAP error message Q6274, which states "Key length of table to be created is greater than 255 bytes," typically occurs when you are trying to create a database table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and the combined length of the key fields exceeds the maximum limit of 255 bytes. This limit is imposed by the underlying database systems that SAP supports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Field Length: The total length of all key fields defined for the table exceeds 255 bytes. This can happen if you have multiple key fields, each with a significant length.
  Data Type: The data types of the key fields may have large lengths (e.g., CHAR, STRING, etc.), contributing to the overall key length.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Key Fields: Check the key fields defined for the table. You can do this in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) by selecting the table and reviewing the