How To Fix SRAL261 - Exclude logging of initial value is not allowed for field '&1'.

SRAL261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Exclude logging of initial value is not allowed for field '&1'.

What causes this issue?

Fields can have properties that specify its configuration and runtime
behavior. With regard to configuration of 'Exclude If Initial' it might
be the case that for a specific field property this is not supported.
Depending on the runtime channel implementation, this might lead to
incorrect logging behavior.

System Response

Exclude logging of initial value is not allowed for field '&V1&' ,,

How to fix this error?

Disable 'Exclude If Initial'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SRAL261 - Details

• The SAP error message SRAL261, which states "Exclude logging of initial value is not allowed for field '&1'," typically occurs in the context of change document logging or field logging in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to exclude the logging of an initial value for a specific field, but this is not permitted by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to log changes for a specific field, and it is trying to exclude the initial value from being logged. In SAP, certain fields are required to have their initial values logged to maintain data integrity and audit trails. If a field is marked for logging, you cannot exclude its initial value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the configuration of the field in question. Ensure that the field is set up correctly in