How To Fix /CFG/BCLM487 - Orphan content change determination and handling

/CFG/BCLM487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/BCLM -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Orphan content change determination and handling

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/CFG/BCLM487 - Details

• The SAP error message /CFG/BCLM487 relates to the Business Configuration Management (BCM) in SAP, specifically dealing with orphan content in the context of change determination and handling. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the configuration data in the system, particularly when changes are made to business configuration objects that are not properly linked or referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Orphaned Configuration Objects: The error indicates that there are configuration objects that are not properly linked to their parent objects or are missing references. This can happen due to manual changes, data migration issues, or inconsistencies during system upgrades.
  Inconsistent Change Records: If changes are made to configuration objects without proper tracking or if the change logs are corrupted, it can lead to orphaned content.
  Transport Issues: If configuration changes are transported between systems (e.g., from development to production) and not all dependencies are included, it can result in orphaned objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Orphaned Objects: