How To Fix 6M021 - Change pointers for &1 &2 were skipped.

6M021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6M - MDM Messages (Plugin)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Change pointers for &1 &2 were skipped.

What causes this issue?

Some objects were skipped although they were listed in the change
pointers. The reason is that these objects were never initially
downloaded!

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6M021 - Change pointers for &1 &2 were skipped. ?

  The SAP error message 6M021 indicates that change pointers for a specific object (identified by &1 and &2) were skipped. This typically occurs in the context of change pointer processing, which is used in SAP to track changes to certain objects for purposes such as data replication or data distribution.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Change Pointer Not Active: The change pointer mechanism may not be activated for the specific object type or the relevant configuration settings may not be properly set up.
  Object Not Found: The system may not find the object for which the change pointer is being processed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the change pointer from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to process the change pointers may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system