How To Fix CNS017 - No change pointers exist for these selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No change pointers exist for these selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNS017 - No change pointers exist for these selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message CNS017 ("No change pointers exist for these selection criteria") typically occurs when you are trying to process change pointers in the Change Pointers Management (transaction BD21 or similar) and there are no change pointers available that match the selection criteria you have specified.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Change Pointers Created: The most common reason for this error is that there are simply no change pointers created for the specified selection criteria. This could be due to:
  
  No changes have been made to the relevant data since the last time change pointers were processed.
  Change pointers are not being generated for the specific object or data you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing change pointers. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date range.
  Incorrect object type or ID.
  Filters that are too restrictive.
  
  
  
  Change Pointer Configuration: The configuration for change pointers may not be set up correctly for the relevant object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Generation:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are being generated for the relevant object. You can check this in the relevant application area (e.g., customer master, material master) to see if changes are being logged.
  Use transaction BD21 to view existing change pointers and verify if any exist for the criteria you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure that the date range, object type, and any other filters are set correctly.
  Try broadening the selection criteria to see if any change pointers are returned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Verify the configuration for change pointers in transaction BD61 (for change pointer settings) to ensure that the relevant object types are set up to generate change pointers.
  Ensure that the relevant application is configured to create change pointers when data changes occur.
  
  
  
  Generate Change Pointers:
  
  If no change pointers exist, you may need to trigger the generation of change pointers. This can often be done by making changes to the relevant data (e.g., updating a customer or material record) and ensuring that the change pointer generation is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on change pointers and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows for the tracking of changes to master data. They are often used in conjunction with IDocs for data transfer.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD21: Process Change Pointers
  BD61: Change Pointer Configuration
  BD52: Display Change Pointers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to change pointers and the specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CNS017 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.