How To Fix /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS201 - A row in the where-clause table exceeds 72 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: A row in the where-clause table exceeds 72 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS201 - A row in the where-clause table exceeds 72 characters ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS201 indicates that a row in the where-clause table exceeds the maximum allowed length of 72 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of database access or when working with conditions in SAP applications, particularly in the area of condition management (like pricing conditions).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the SQL query generated by the SAP system has a WHERE clause that exceeds the character limit of 72 characters. This can happen when:
  
  There are too many conditions being applied in a single query.
  The conditions are too complex or involve too many fields.
  The data model or the way conditions are structured leads to overly long SQL statements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Simplify Conditions: Review the conditions being applied and see if they can be simplified. Reducing the number of conditions or breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts can help.
  
  
  Use