How To Fix FRE268 - No change pointers for contracts found. Delta terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: No change pointers for contracts found. Delta terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE268 - No change pointers for contracts found. Delta terminated. ?

  The SAP error message FRE268 "No change pointers for contracts found. Delta terminated." typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with change pointers for contracts. This error indicates that the system could not find any change pointers for the specified contracts, which are necessary for processing delta updates.
  Cause:
  
  No Change Pointers Created: The most common cause is that there are no change pointers generated for the contracts in question. Change pointers are created when there are changes to the data that need to be tracked for delta processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for change pointer generation may not be set up correctly. This could include settings in the message type or the relevant application area.
  Data Not Changed: If the contracts have not been modified since the last delta run, there will be no change pointers available.
  Buffer Issues: Sometimes, issues with the change pointer buffer can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are correctly configured for the relevant message type in the system. You can check this in transaction BD61 (Change Pointer Configuration).
  Verify that the relevant application area is set up to generate change pointers.
  
  
  
  Generate Change Pointers:
  
  If no change pointers exist, you may need to manually trigger the generation of change pointers. This can be done by making a change to the contract data and saving it, which should create the necessary change pointers.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Data:
  
  Check if the contracts in question have been modified recently. If they have not, consider making a minor change to trigger the creation of change pointers.
  
  
  
  Check for Buffer Issues:
  
  If you suspect buffer issues, you can clear the change pointer buffer using transaction SARA (Archive Administration) or SCDO (Change Document Objects) to ensure that the system is not holding onto stale data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to data objects. They are used in various applications for delta processing.
  Delta Processing: Delta processing is a method of processing only the changes that have occurred since the last update, which is more efficient than processing all data every time.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Configuration
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.