How To Fix CL686 - No change documents exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 686

• Message text: No change documents exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL686 - No change documents exist ?

  The SAP error message CL686 "No change documents exist" typically occurs when you are trying to view change documents for a particular object (like a material, vendor, or customer) but there are no change documents recorded for that object in the system. 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 it was created. Change documents are only generated when modifications occur.
  Change Document Configuration: The change document functionality may not be activated for the specific object type you are trying to view. Not all objects have change document tracking enabled.
  Data Deletion: Change documents may have been deleted or archived, which can lead to the absence of records.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents, leading to the perception that none exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Changes: Check if any changes have actually been made to the object. If not, then it is expected that no change documents exist.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that change document tracking is enabled for the object type in question. This can usually be checked in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant module.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to view change documents. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Change Document Tables: If you have access, you can directly query the relevant change document tables (like CDPOS and CDHDR) to see if any records exist for the object.
  Check Archiving Settings: If change documents are archived, you may need to check the archiving settings or retrieve the archived documents if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Document Tables: The main tables for change documents in SAP are:
  
  CDHDR: Change document header
  CDPOS: Change document items
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SCDO to manage change document objects and SCDO to view change documents.
  SAP Notes: If you suspect a bug or need further assistance, check SAP Notes related to change documents for your specific version of SAP.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the problem seems to be more complex, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.