How To Fix FRE355 - Material &1, plant &2: Change pointer for PLIFZ was not created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Material &1, plant &2: Change pointer for PLIFZ was not created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE355 - Material &1, plant &2: Change pointer for PLIFZ was not created. ?

  The SAP error message FRE355 indicates that a change pointer for the material in a specific plant was not created for the PLIFZ (which stands for "Plant-specific information for the material"). This typically occurs in the context of the Change Pointer functionality in SAP, which is used to track changes in master data and trigger subsequent processing, such as sending messages to other systems or updating related records.
  Cause:
  
  Change Pointer Not Activated: The change pointer functionality may not be activated for the specific material type or for the relevant change document object.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of change pointers.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or plant-specific data that prevent the change pointer from being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create change pointers for the specified material and plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Activation:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for change pointers. Ensure that change pointers are activated for the material type and the relevant change document object (e.g., PLIFZ).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specified material and plant. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Change Document Settings:
  
  In transaction SCDO, check the settings for the change document object related to the material. Ensure that the object is correctly configured to create change pointers.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create change pointers. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after attempting the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the change pointer creation is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows for the tracking of changes in master data. They are often used in conjunction with IDocs for data transfer between systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  SCDO: Change Document Objects.
  SU53: Authorization check.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on change pointers and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FRE355 error and implement a solution to resolve it.