How To Fix SRAL040 - Failed to build field list for object type '&1' object '&2'

SRAL040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Failed to build field list for object type '&1' object '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL040 - Failed to build field list for object type '&1' object '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SRAL040, which states "Failed to build field list for object type '&1' object '&2'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data extraction functionalities. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to retrieve or construct a list of fields for a specified object type and object.
  Causes:
  
  Object Type or Object Not Found: The specified object type or object may not exist in the system, or there may be a typo in the object name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object type or object.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary related to the object type or object.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the reporting or data extraction tool may be incorrect or incomplete.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may fail to retrieve the necessary