How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_DRF_MSG003 - Outbound implementation & cannot be used; Activate Change Pointer switch

CMD_BS_MAT_DRF_MSG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_DRF_MSG - Message class for DRF log for Material

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Outbound implementation & cannot be used; Activate Change Pointer switch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_DRF_MSG003 - Outbound implementation & cannot be used; Activate Change Pointer switch ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_DRF_MSG003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the outbound implementation of the Data Replication Framework (DRF) for materials. Specifically, it suggests that the change pointer functionality is not activated, which is necessary for the outbound data replication process to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Pointer Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the change pointer functionality for the relevant object (in this case, materials) is not activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DRF settings or the relevant application area that prevent the change pointers from being utilized.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or use change pointers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Change Pointer > Activate Change Pointers.
  Ensure that the change pointer