How To Fix SRAL301 - Field '&1' in Log Group '&2' cannot be logged because it is excluded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Field '&1' in Log Group '&2' cannot be logged because it is excluded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL301 - Field '&1' in Log Group '&2' cannot be logged because it is excluded ?

  The SAP error message SRAL301 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) in a log group (denoted as &2) cannot be logged because it has been excluded from logging. This typically occurs in the context of change document logging or application logging, where certain fields are configured to be excluded from being logged for various reasons, such as performance considerations or data privacy.
  Cause:
  
  Field Exclusion: The field you are trying to log has been explicitly marked as excluded in the logging configuration for the specified log group.
  Configuration Settings: The logging settings for the log group may have been modified, leading to certain fields being excluded from logging.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or application logic may have resulted in the field being excluded from logging.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logging Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SCDO for change document objects) and check the configuration for the log group in question.
  Look for the field that is causing the error and verify if it is marked as excluded. If it is, you can modify the configuration to include it.
  
  
  
  Modify Field Exclusion:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the logging settings to include the field. This may involve editing the change document object or the logging configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to logging and change document objects to understand the implications of including or excluding fields from logging.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the logging configuration, perform tests to ensure that the field is now being logged correctly and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDO (Change Document Objects) and SLG1 (Application Log) for managing logging configurations.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to logging configurations.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that including too many fields in logging can impact system performance, so it’s essential to balance the need for logging with system efficiency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SRAL301 error and successfully log the desired field.