How To Fix 88270 - Error reading change documents for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Error reading change documents for & &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88270 - Error reading change documents for & & ?

  The SAP error message 88270, which states "Error reading change documents for & &," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing change documents in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Change Document Objects: The change document object you are trying to access may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the change documents.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the change document tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for change document logging may not be set up correctly for the specific object.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of change documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Verify that the change document object is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Ensure that the relevant change document logging is activated for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access change documents. This can be done using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the change document tables. You can use transaction SE11 to check the structure of the relevant tables and ensure they are not corrupted.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, you may need to work with your database administrator to check for any underlying problems with the database.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO - Change Document Objects
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  Change Document Tables: Common tables for change documents include CDPOS (Change Document Items) and CDHDR (Change Document Header).
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 88270 in your SAP system.