How To Fix R!230 - Sum of data element lengths is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R! -

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Sum of data element lengths is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R!230 - Sum of data element lengths is too long ?

  The SAP error message R!230, which states "Sum of data element lengths is too long," typically occurs during the creation or modification of a data structure, such as a table or a structure in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error indicates that the total length of the data elements defined in the structure exceeds the maximum allowable length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: In SAP, the maximum length for a data structure is limited. If the sum of the lengths of all the fields in a structure exceeds this limit (which is usually 65535 bytes for a single structure), you will encounter this error.
  Data Type Definitions: Using data types that have large lengths (like CHAR, STRING, etc.) can quickly lead to exceeding the limit if not managed properly.
  Complex Structures: If you are trying to create a complex structure with many fields, it is easy to exceed the maximum length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Structure Design: Analyze