How To Fix TB504 - Local view/table wider than 8000 byte

TB504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Local view/table wider than 8000 byte

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TB504 - Details

• The SAP error message TB504 indicates that a local view or table definition exceeds the maximum allowed size of 8000 bytes. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or view in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and the total length of the fields defined in the table or view exceeds this limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Lengths: The combined length of all fields in the table or view exceeds 8000 bytes.
  Data Types: Using data types that have large lengths (e.g., CHAR, STRING) can contribute to exceeding the limit.
  Complex Structures: If the table or view includes multiple fields or complex structures, it can quickly add up to more than 8000 bytes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Definitions: Check the fields defined in the table or view. Consider reducing the length of some fields if possible.
  Split the Table/View: If the table or view is too wide, consider splitting it into multiple smaller tables or