How To Fix B1085 - Error occurred when assigning a number for a change pointer

B1085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Error occurred when assigning a number for a change pointer

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1085 - Error occurred when assigning a number for a change pointer ?

  The SAP error message B1085, which states "Error occurred when assigning a number for a change pointer," typically occurs in the context of change pointer processing in SAP systems. Change pointers are used in the SAP system to track changes to data that can be sent to other systems or used for data replication.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for change pointers may not be properly defined or may be exhausted. Each change pointer requires a unique number, and if the number range is full, the system cannot assign a new number.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the change pointer settings or in the related application settings.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as locks or corruption, that prevent the