How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB012 - Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Database table &2 initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Database table &2 initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB012 - Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Database table &2 initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB012 typically indicates an issue related to the database access layer in SAP, specifically when dealing with logical field names in a query. The error message suggests that there is a problem with the logical field name specified in the query, and it is unable to access the initial database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Logical Field Name: The logical field name specified in the query may not exist or may be incorrectly defined.
  Database Table Issues: The database table referenced in the error message may not be initialized or may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified database table.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary definitions related to the logical field or database table.
  Transport Issues: If the query or related objects were transported from one system to another, there may