How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND218 - Outbound Implementation &1 does not support the replication mode: Changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Outbound Implementation &1 does not support the replication mode: Changes

What causes this issue?

The outbound implementation &V1& intends to replicate data to mukltpile
target systems while reading the data only once for all target systems.
This does not permit the processing of target system dependent change
pointers. Therefore the replication mode 'Changes'' can not be used for
this outbound implementation.

System Response

The outbound implementation is skipped in this replication run.

How to fix this error?

Check if replication can be done with multiple reads as well. Data has
to be read seperately for each target system in case replication mode
'Changes' is used. Another option is to replicate the data using another
replication mode which does not involve change pointers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND218 - Outbound Implementation &1 does not support the replication mode: Changes ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND218 indicates that the outbound implementation for a specific data object does not support the replication mode "Changes." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Replication Framework (DRF), which is used to replicate data between different systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Implementation Limitation: The outbound implementation for the specified object (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been designed to handle change replication. This means that the implementation only supports full data replication or other modes but not the incremental changes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DRF settings or the specific outbound implementation that is being used.
  Missing Logic: The logic to handle change data capture (CDC) may not be implemented in the outbound implementation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Outbound Implementation:
  
  Go to the DRF configuration and check the outbound implementation for the specific object. Ensure that it is set up correctly and supports the required replication mode.
  If the implementation does not support change replication, you may need to create or modify an outbound implementation that does.
  
  
  
  Modify Replication Mode:
  
  If change replication is not necessary for your use case, consider changing the replication mode to one that is supported by the outbound implementation (e.g., Full Replication).
  
  
  
  Implement Change Logic:
  
  If you need to support change replication, you may need to implement the necessary logic in the outbound implementation. This could involve coding the logic to capture changes and send them to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the Data Replication Framework and the specific object you are working with. This can provide insights into the capabilities and limitations of the outbound implementation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the replication process to ensure that it works as expected without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like DRFOUT (for outbound implementation) and DRFIMG (for DRF configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring DRF.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.