How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB011 - Error in QUERY: Logical field name &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error in QUERY: Logical field name &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB011 - Error in QUERY: Logical field name &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB011 Error in QUERY: Logical field name &1 does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with a query in the SAP system, specifically related to a logical field that the system cannot find. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Data Warehousing or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Logical Field: The logical field name specified in the query does not exist in the underlying data model or InfoProvider.
  Changes in Data Model: The data model may have been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) after the query was created, leading to references to fields that no longer exist.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues with the transport that caused the logical field to be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logical Field Name: Verify that the logical field name referenced in the error message actually exists in the data model. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider or the underlying data source.
  Update Query: If the logical field has been removed or renamed, update the query to reference the correct field. This can be done in the Query Designer.
  Recreate Query: If the query is significantly outdated or corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch using the current data model.
  Check Transport Logs: If the query was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (to execute queries) or RSA1 (to access the Data Warehousing Workbench) to troubleshoot and analyze the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Query Designer and InfoProviders to understand how logical fields are defined and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.