How To Fix B1114 - Change pointers for message type & active in client &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Change pointers for message type & active in client &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete the message type and the reduced IDoc type.
In client &V1& the generation of change pointers is still active for
this message type.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the generation of change pointers for this message type
is deactivated in all clients.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1114 - Change pointers for message type & active in client & ?

  The SAP error message B1114 indicates that change pointers for a specific message type are active in the specified client. This typically occurs in the context of Change Pointers, which are used in SAP to track changes to data that can be sent to other systems or applications, such as in the case of IDocs (Intermediate Documents).
  Cause:
  The error message B1114 can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  Change Pointers Not Configured: The message type you are trying to use does not have change pointers configured properly in the system.
  Active Change Pointers: Change pointers for the specified message type are already active in the client, which may prevent further processing or changes.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings for change pointers may be client-specific, and the error may arise if the configuration is not consistent across clients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1114 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code BD61 to check the configuration of change pointers for the message type in question.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly configured and that change pointers are set up as needed.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Change Pointers:
  
  If you need to deactivate change pointers for the message type, you can do so in transaction code BD50 (Change Pointer Management).
  You can also use transaction code BD52 to deactivate change pointers for specific message types.
  
  
  
  Review Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings for change pointers are consistent across the relevant clients. If you are working in a development or testing environment, make sure that the configuration matches that of the production environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Change Pointers:
  
  Use transaction code SCDO to check if there are any active change pointers for the message type. If there are, you may need to process or delete them as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to change pointers and the specific message type you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to specific fields in master data or transactional data. They are often used in conjunction with IDocs for data transfer.
  Message Types: Each message type corresponds to a specific type of data that can be processed or transferred in SAP. Proper configuration is essential for successful data exchange.
  IDocs: Intermediate Documents (IDocs) are data containers used in SAP for transferring data between systems. Change pointers are often used to trigger the creation of IDocs when changes occur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.