How To Fix SY267 - Extract record too big

SY267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Extract record too big

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY267 - Extract record too big ?

  The SAP error message SY267, which states "Extract record too big," typically occurs when the data being processed exceeds the maximum allowable size for an extract record in SAP. This can happen during data extraction processes, such as when using the SAP Data Extractor or during data transfer operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Volume: The primary cause of this error is that the volume of data being extracted in a single record exceeds the limits set by SAP. Each extract record has a maximum size, and if the data being processed exceeds this size, the error will occur.
  Field Lengths: If the fields in the extract structure have large lengths or if there are many fields being included in the extract, this can contribute to the record size exceeding the limit.
  Data Type: Certain data types, such as long text fields or large binary objects, can also increase the size of the extract record significantly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Data