How To Fix B1157 - Message type & cannot be sent with change pointers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Message type & cannot be sent with change pointers

What causes this issue?

You attempted to send message tyoe &V1&. Unfortunately you cannot
choose data for this message type using change pointers.

System Response

The system does not carry out the action.

How to fix this error?

If message type &V1& is for master data, it can be sent directly. If it
is for transaction data, the message tyoe is sent automatically via the
transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1157 - Message type & cannot be sent with change pointers ?

  The SAP error message B1157 indicates that a specific message type cannot be sent using change pointers. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when working with IDocs and change pointers for data replication or communication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error message B1157 is triggered when:
  
  Message Type Configuration: The message type you are trying to send is not configured to be sent using change pointers. Change pointers are used to track changes in data and trigger messages based on those changes.
  Change Pointer Activation: Change pointers may not be activated for the specific message type in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the message type configuration or in the change pointer settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE81 to check the configuration of the message type.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly defined and that it is intended to be used with change pointers.
  
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers:
  
  Use transaction code BD61 to check if change pointers are activated for the relevant message type.
  If not activated, you can activate change pointers for the message type.
  
  
  
  Review Change Pointer Settings:
  
  Check the settings in transaction code BD50 to ensure that the change pointer settings are correctly configured for the message type.
  Ensure that the relevant object types are included in the change pointer configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Application Log:
  
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check the application log for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type and change pointers for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to specific data objects and trigger messages based on those changes.
  IDocs: Intermediate Documents (IDocs) are used in SAP for data exchange between systems. They can be triggered by change pointers.
  Message Types: Message types define the structure and content of the messages being sent. Each message type can have specific configurations regarding how it is processed and sent.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.