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Common fields that trigger AnalyticsApiRequestException include custom fields with restricted security, formula fields referencing restricted objects, lookup fields to inaccessible objects, historical tracking fields, and system fields like CreatedById when they reference internal users.
Instead of manually testing each field, you can systematically identify and handle problematic fields through a diagnostic import process.
Identify restricted fields systematically using Coefficient
Coefficient provides immediate field validation during the import setup process. When connecting to Salesforce reports or objects, you’ll instantly see which fields are accessible and which would cause API exceptions.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import the problematic report using “From Existing Report”.
Select the report that’s causing AnalyticsApiRequestException. Coefficient will display a field selection dialog showing only the fields accessible to your user profile, automatically filtering out restricted ones.
Step 2. Compare available fields with the original report.
Review Coefficient’s field selection against what’s visible in the original Salesforce report. The missing fields are the ones causing your API exceptions. Document these for future reference.
Step 3. Test object-level access for deeper analysis.
Use Coefficient’s “From Objects & Fields” feature to test direct access to the underlying objects. This helps you understand whether restrictions are at the field level or object level.
Step 4. Create clean imports with accessible fields only.
Set up your import using only the fields that passed validation. Configure automated refresh schedules so you never need to deal with manual export issues again.
Get working data access plus diagnostic insights
This method provides both a solution to your immediate export problem and valuable diagnostic information about field-level restrictions. Start with Coefficient to identify problematic fields and establish reliable data access.
