How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK071 - Incompatible change detected: Registry entry of &1 &2 &3 &4 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK - Custom Fields: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Incompatible change detected: Registry entry of &1 &2 &3 &4 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK071 - Incompatible change detected: Registry entry of &1 &2 &3 &4 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK071 indicates that there has been an incompatible change detected in the registry. Specifically, it suggests that a registry entry for a certain object (indicated by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, &4) has been deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Registry Entry: The primary cause of this error is the deletion of a registry entry that is still being referenced by other components or processes in the SAP system.
  Incompatible Changes: Changes made to the system (like transport requests, modifications, or updates) that are not compatible with existing configurations can trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If a transport request that includes changes to the registry is not properly imported or is missing certain components, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Registry Entries: Verify the registry entries for the object mentioned in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like SE11 for Data Dictionary objects) and checking if the entries exist.
  Restore Deleted Entries: If the registry entry was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it. This could involve re-importing a transport request or manually recreating the entry if possible.
  Review Transport Requests: Check the transport requests that were recently imported to see if they included changes to the registry. Ensure that all necessary components were included and imported correctly.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may have arisen due to the deletion of the registry entry.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.