How To Fix D9435 - ALE pointer for data record is missing and thus cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 435

• Message text: ALE pointer for data record is missing and thus cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

There is no ALE pointer for the data record of table &V3& with the ALE
source system key RECN = &V1& and ACTN = &V2&. This can occur because of
varying reasons, for example,
The data record was deleted manually already in the ALE target system.
The data record was not distributed using ALE up until now:
The data was filtered out for each (data) filter up until now
SAP enhancements were implemented that prevented the distribution of
data records up until now.
The serialization is deactivated and the IDocs were posted in the wrong
sequence. This means, the delete IDoc is not posted before the create
IDoc.

System Response

The data record is not taken into account or deleted during the booking
of IDocs.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9435 - ALE pointer for data record is missing and thus cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message D9435, which states "ALE pointer for data record is missing and thus cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an issue with the data records that are being processed. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary pointer or reference to the data record that it is trying to delete.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Record: The data record that the system is trying to delete may not exist in the database, possibly due to prior deletions or inconsistencies.
  Inconsistent ALE Configuration: There may be issues with the ALE configuration, such as incorrect settings or missing configurations that lead to the inability to locate the data record.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the underlying data that prevents the system from accessing the required pointers.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it may be due to missing objects or dependencies that were not transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Records: Verify if the data record that is being referenced actually exists in the database. You can do this by querying the relevant tables.
  Review ALE Configuration: Ensure that the ALE configuration is set up correctly. Check the distribution model and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Recreate Missing Records: If the data record is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any logs related to the error and identify any inconsistencies.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules to trace where the error occurs and why the pointer is missing.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE02 (IDoc display), WE19 (IDoc test tool), and BD87 (Reprocess IDocs) to help diagnose and resolve issues related to ALE and IDocs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ALE and IDoc processing to understand the architecture and how data records are managed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.