How To Fix SRFAC_IMPL026 - Source contains assigns to field symbols! Extraction is impossible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRFAC_IMPL - Refactoring messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Source contains assigns to field symbols! Extraction is impossible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL026 - Source contains assigns to field symbols! Extraction is impossible. ?

  The SAP error message SRFAC_IMPL026 indicates that there is an issue with the extraction of data due to the presence of field symbols in the source code. Field symbols in ABAP are used as placeholders for data objects, and they can point to different data types at runtime. However, when it comes to data extraction, especially in the context of SAP's data extraction tools (like SAP BW or data services), the system cannot handle field symbols effectively, leading to this error.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the source code contains assignments to field symbols, which complicates the extraction process. The extraction tools require a clear and static definition of the data structure, which field symbols do not provide since they can change dynamically.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the ABAP code to eliminate the use of field symbols in the context of the data extraction. Here are some steps you