How To Fix BT673 - Last changed by: &. Last changed: on & at &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Last changed by: &. Last changed: on & at &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT673 - Last changed by: &. Last changed: on & at & ?

  The SAP error message BT673 typically indicates an issue related to the change log of a business transaction or object. The message format suggests that it is trying to display information about the last change made to a particular object, but it is unable to retrieve or display the relevant user and timestamp information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Information: The placeholders & in the message indicate that the system is unable to retrieve the user ID of the person who last changed the object.
  Missing Timestamp: Similarly, the system cannot retrieve the date and time of the last change.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the change log or the relevant data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database or the change log entries.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the change log. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Change Log Settings: Verify the configuration settings related to change logs in the relevant transaction or object. Ensure that change logging is enabled.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and rectify any corruption issues. This may require the assistance of a database administrator.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the transaction to identify where the error is occurring and why the user and timestamp are not being retrieved.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to look into transaction codes related to change logs, such as SCU3 (Change Document Overview) or SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Change Document Objects: Familiarize yourself with the concept of change document objects in SAP, as they are crucial for tracking changes made to various objects in the system.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the BT673 error in your SAP system.