How To Fix FRE462 - No Change Pointers available for Message Type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 462

• Message text: No Change Pointers available for Message Type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE462 - No Change Pointers available for Message Type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message FRE462 "No Change Pointers available for Message Type '&1'" typically occurs in the context of the Change Pointer functionality in SAP. Change Pointers are used to track changes to certain data objects, allowing for efficient data replication and communication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there are no change pointers available for the specified message type. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Changes Made: There have been no changes to the data that would generate change pointers for the specified message type.
  Change Pointer Configuration: The change pointer functionality may not be properly configured for the message type in question.
  Data Not Processed: The data that should have generated change pointers has not been processed or has been deleted.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve change pointers may not match any existing change pointers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRE462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the change pointer functionality is activated for the relevant message type. You can check this in transaction code BD61 (Change Pointer Configuration).
  Verify that the message type is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Generate Change Pointers:
  
  If you expect change pointers to exist, ensure that changes have been made to the relevant data. You can manually trigger changes to see if change pointers are generated.
  Use transaction code BD21 to generate change pointers for existing data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Change Pointer Tables:
  
  Check the change pointer tables (e.g., BDCP for change pointers) to see if any entries exist for the message type in question.
  If there are no entries, it confirms that no changes have been recorded.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the program or report that is generating the error. Ensure that it is correctly set to retrieve the relevant change pointers.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or report that is generating the error to identify where the logic may be failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Configuration
  BD21: Generate Change Pointers
  BDCP: Change Pointer Table
  
  
  Message Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific message types used in your SAP system and their configurations.
  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 FRE462 error and implement a solution to resolve it.