How To Fix B1632 - Number of open change pointers using the defined selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Number of open change pointers using the defined selection criteria

What causes this issue?

Contains a performance attribute that specifies the number of open
change pointes for this ALE monitoring object.

How to fix this error?

You can process open change pointers with transaction BD21.

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 B1632 - Number of open change pointers using the defined selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message B1632 indicates that the number of open change pointers exceeds the limit defined in the system for the selection criteria you are using. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to data that can be sent to other systems or processed in some way, typically in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) and IDoc processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process change pointers, but the number of change pointers that match the selection criteria exceeds the maximum limit set in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  High Volume of Change Pointers: There may be a large number of changes that have been recorded, and the system is unable to process them all at once.
  Configuration Settings: The limit for the number of change pointers that can be processed at one time may be set too low for your current data volume.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the processing may be too broad, leading to an excessive number of change pointers being selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1632 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Adjust the Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of change pointers being processed at one time. This can be done by specifying more specific filters or conditions.
  
  
  Increase the Limit: If appropriate, you can increase the limit for the number of change pointers that can be processed. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the relevant application area. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to make this adjustment.
  
  
  Process Change Pointers in Batches: Instead of processing all change pointers at once, consider processing them in smaller batches. This can help to stay within the limits set by the system.
  
  
  Monitor and Clean Up Change Pointers: Regularly monitor the change pointers and clean up any that are no longer needed. This can help to keep the number of open change pointers manageable.
  
  
  Check for System Performance Issues: Sometimes, performance issues can exacerbate the problem. Ensure that your system is performing optimally and that there are no underlying issues affecting processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BD87 (for processing change pointers) or SCDO (for managing change document objects) to manage change pointers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on change pointers and ALE processing for best practices and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.