How To Fix C$591 - No change documents found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: No change documents found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$591 - No change documents found ?

  The SAP error message C$591 "No change documents found" typically occurs when a user attempts to view change documents for a particular object (like a material, vendor, or customer) but the system cannot find any change documents associated with that object. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that no changes have been made to the object since change document tracking was enabled.
  Change Document Not Activated: Change document tracking may not be activated for the specific object type in the system configuration.
  Data Deletion: Change documents may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for viewing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Change Document Activation: Ensure that change document tracking is activated for the relevant object type. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify Object Changes: Confirm that changes have indeed been made to the object. If no changes have been made, there will be no change documents to display.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to view change documents.
  Check for Archiving: If change documents have been archived, you may need to access the archive or restore the documents if necessary.
  Use Correct Object Reference: Double-check the object reference you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SCDO (Change Document Objects) to check the configuration of change document objects.
  Change Document Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables where change documents are stored, such as CDPOS (Change Document Items) and CDHDR (Change Document Header).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to change documents that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.