How To Fix DD_DBAL012 - Failed to read DB system views for object &3 of type &2 in schema &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DD_DBAL - ABAP Dictionary, Data Base Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Failed to read DB system views for object &3 of type &2 in schema &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DD_DBAL012 - Failed to read DB system views for object &3 of type &2 in schema &1 ?

  The SAP error message DD_DBAL012 indicates that the system failed to read database system views for a specific object in a given schema. This error typically arises in the context of database operations, particularly when the SAP system is trying to access metadata or system views related to database objects.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Missing or Corrupted Database Views: The required database views may not exist, or they may be corrupted.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account that the SAP system is using to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified schema or object.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database settings or the SAP system configuration.
  Database Version Compatibility: The version of the database may not be fully compatible with the version of the SAP system being