How To Fix ESH_EX109 - Open change pointers of object type &1 (total: &2) have been set to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Open change pointers of object type &1 (total: &2) have been set to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX109 - Open change pointers of object type &1 (total: &2) have been set to &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX109 is related to the handling of change pointers in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESS) or the SAP Business Suite. This message indicates that there are open change pointers for a specific object type, and it provides information about the total number of change pointers and their current status.
  Cause:
  The error message ESH_EX109 typically occurs when:
  
  There are change pointers that have not been processed or acknowledged in the system.
  The system is trying to access or process these change pointers, but they are still marked as open.
  The object type specified in the message has a certain number of change pointers that are currently open, which may indicate that data changes have not been fully synchronized or processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_EX109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointers:
  
  Use transaction code SCDO (Change Document Objects) to check the status of change pointers for the specified object type.
  Identify the open change pointers and determine why they have not been processed.
  
  
  
  Process Change Pointers:
  
  If the change pointers are related to data that needs to be synchronized, ensure that the relevant background jobs or processes that handle change pointers are running correctly.
  You may need to manually trigger the processing of change pointers if they are stuck.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for change pointer processing is set up correctly in your system. This includes checking the settings for the relevant object types and ensuring that the necessary background jobs are scheduled.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Check the status of background jobs that are responsible for processing change pointers. Use transaction code SM37 to monitor job execution and identify any failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to change pointers and the specific object type mentioned in the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to data objects. They are often used in scenarios involving data replication or integration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to change pointers and the ESH_EX109 message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_EX109 error message in your SAP system.