How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB013 - Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Field &3 not in DB table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Field &3 not in DB table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB013 - Error in QUERY logical field name &1: Field &3 not in DB table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB013 indicates that there is an issue with a query logical field name in the context of a database table. Specifically, the error message states that a field (denoted as &3) is not found in the specified database table (denoted as &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or executing queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with data models.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the query does not exist in the database table. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect field reference.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., fields were added, renamed, or removed), the query may reference fields that are no longer valid.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the data model between the source and target systems.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields in the database table.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Field Names:
  
  Check the query definition and ensure that the field names used in the query match the actual field names in the database table.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the database table and confirm the field names.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model. If fields were renamed or removed, update the query accordingly.
  If you are using InfoObjects in BW, ensure that the InfoObjects are correctly mapped to the underlying database fields.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all field references are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Verify that the target system has the same version of the data model as the source system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in the database table.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the query and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on query design and data modeling for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB013 error in your SAP environment.