How To Fix EHSB_RC017 - BAdI EHSB_RC_CPOINTER for change pointer is not active

EHSB_RC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHSB_RC - Compliance Check

• Message number: 017

• Message text: BAdI EHSB_RC_CPOINTER for change pointer is not active

What causes this issue?

You have selected the
<DS:DE.EHSBE_RC_FLAG_USE_TREX>Use TREX</>indicator in Customizing for
Product Safety and Stewardship under <LS>Basic Data and Tools</> ->
<LS>Compliance Check</> ->
<DS:SIMG.EHSBC_RC_PARA>Set Up Technical Parameters</> for the search
for substances with constraints.
The implementation of the Business Add-In (BAdI)
<DS:SIMG.BADI_EHSB_RC_CHANGE_POINTER> BADI_EHSB_RC_CHANGE_POINTER</>
must be active for the system to be able to use TREX.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Activate the implementation of the BAdI BADI_EHSB_RC_CHANGE_POINTER
(definition name EHSS_SPEC_CHECKS).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHSB_RC017 - BAdI EHSB_RC_CPOINTER for change pointer is not active ?

  The SAP error message EHSB_RC017 related to the BAdI EHSB_RC_CPOINTER indicates that the change pointer functionality is not active in the system. This can occur in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) when the system is trying to process change pointers for data changes but cannot do so because the necessary configuration is not enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the change pointer mechanism is not activated for the relevant object or data type in the SAP system. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to data records, and if they are not set up correctly, the system will not be able to process changes as expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 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 change pointers are activated for the relevant