How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND252 - No relevant change pointers found for sources of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No relevant change pointers found for sources of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND252 - No relevant change pointers found for sources of supply ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND252, which states "No relevant change pointers found for sources of supply," typically occurs in the context of the Data Migration Framework (DMF) when trying to synchronize or transfer data related to sources of supply (like materials, vendors, etc.) between systems or within the same system.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Change Pointers Created: The most common cause of this error is that there are no change pointers available for the specified sources of supply. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to master data and are necessary for the DMF to identify what data needs to be transferred.
  
  
  Change Pointer Configuration: The change pointer functionality may not be properly configured for the relevant object types. This could mean that the necessary settings in the relevant customizing transactions (like BD61 for change pointer activation) are not enabled.
  
  
  Data Not Changed: If the data for the sources of supply has not been changed since the last synchronization, there will be no change pointers generated.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the DMF process may not match any existing change pointers, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are activated for the relevant object types. You can check this in transaction BD61 and ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Generate Change Pointers:
  
  If you have made changes to the sources of supply, ensure that change pointers are generated. You can manually trigger the generation of change pointers using transaction BD21 or by making changes to the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Review Data Changes:
  
  Verify that there have been actual changes to the data that would warrant the creation of change pointers. If no changes have been made, you may need to create or modify data to generate change pointers.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the DMF process to ensure they are correct and that they align with the existing change pointers.
  
  
  
  Monitor Change Pointer Status:
  
  Use transaction SCDO to monitor the status of change pointers and ensure that they are being created and processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to master data. They are essential for data replication and synchronization processes.
  
  
  Data Migration Framework (DMF): DMF is a tool in SAP that facilitates the migration of data from one system to another or within the same system. It relies on change pointers to identify what data needs to be transferred.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Activation
  BD21: Generate Change Pointers
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND252 error and ensure that your data synchronization processes work smoothly.