How To Fix SY326 - Internal table is less wide than the database table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Internal table is less wide than the database table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY326 - Internal table is less wide than the database table ?

  The SAP error message SY326 indicates that there is a mismatch between the width of an internal table and the corresponding database table. This typically occurs when the structure of the internal table does not match the structure of the database table in terms of the number of fields or the data types of those fields.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Structure: The internal table is defined with fewer fields or with different data types compared to the database table.
  Changes in Database Table: If the database table structure has been modified (e.g., fields added or changed) and the internal table has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Data Declaration: The internal table may have been declared incorrectly in the ABAP program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Internal Table Declaration: Review the declaration of the internal table in your ABAP code. Ensure that it matches the structure of the database table. You can use the SE11 transaction to view the structure of the database table.
  Example:
  TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_table,
           field1 TYPE data_type1,
           field2 TYPE data_type2,
           ...
         END OF ty_table.
  DATA: it_table TYPE TABLE OF ty_table.
  
  
  Adjust Internal Table Structure: If the database table has been modified, update the internal table structure accordingly. This may involve adding new fields or changing data types.
  
  
  Use Data Dictionary: Instead of manually defining the structure, you can use the data dictionary to create a structure that matches the database table. This can be done using the TYPES statement with a reference to the database table.
  Example:
  TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_table,
           INCLUDE TYPE db_table_name,
         END OF ty_table.
  
  
  Check for Compatibility: Ensure that the internal table is compatible with the database table in terms of field types and lengths.
  
  
  Recompile the Program: After making changes, recompile the program to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: Use this transaction to view and modify the structure of database tables.
  Transaction SE80: This transaction can be used to manage and navigate through various development objects, including programs and data dictionary objects.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on internal tables and data types.
  
  By ensuring that the internal table structure matches the database table structure, you should be able to resolve the SY326 error.