How To Fix FRE187 - No Change Pointers for Purchase Orders found. Delta Terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: No Change Pointers for Purchase Orders found. Delta Terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE187 - No Change Pointers for Purchase Orders found. Delta Terminated. ?

  The SAP error message FRE187 "No Change Pointers for Purchase Orders found. Delta Terminated." typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's change pointer mechanism, which is used for tracking changes to certain objects, such as purchase orders, for the purpose of data replication or integration with other systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Change Pointers Created: The primary reason for this error is that there are no change pointers available for the purchase orders that the system is trying to process. This can happen if:
  
  Change pointers have not been activated for the relevant purchase order data.
  The purchase orders have not been changed since the last delta extraction.
  The change pointer table (e.g., CDPOS and CDHDR) does not contain any entries for the purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the change pointer settings for the relevant application area.
  
  
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the delta extraction may not match any existing change pointers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers: Ensure that change pointers are activated for the relevant purchase order data. This can be done in the transaction BD61 (Change Pointer Management) by checking the settings for the relevant application object.
  
  
  Create Change Pointers: If change pointers are not being created, you may need to check the configuration in the relevant application area (e.g., MM for materials management) to ensure that change pointers are being generated correctly.
  
  
  Check for Changes: Verify that there have been changes made to the purchase orders since the last delta extraction. If no changes have occurred, the system will not find any change pointers.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used for the delta extraction to ensure they are correct and that they match the existing change pointers.
  
  
  Run Initial Load: If you are setting up a new integration or replication scenario, consider running an initial load to ensure that all relevant data is available before attempting delta extractions.
  
  
  Monitor Change Pointer Tables: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the change pointer tables (CDHDR and CDPOS) to see if there are any entries for the purchase orders in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to specific objects. They are often used in scenarios involving data replication, such as with SAP Data Services or SAP PI/PO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Management
  SE16: Data Browser (to view tables)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view table definitions)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on change pointers and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.