How To Fix FRE555 - &1 change pointers deleted in table &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: &1 change pointers deleted in table &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE555 - &1 change pointers deleted in table &2. ?

  The SAP error message FRE555 indicates that change pointers have been deleted in a specific table. This message typically arises in the context of Change Pointer functionality in SAP, which is used for tracking changes to master data and sending updates to relevant systems or applications.
  Cause:
  The error message FRE555 occurs when:
  
  Change pointers are deleted from the change pointer table (usually BDCP or BDCP2).
  The system is trying to process or access change pointers that no longer exist in the specified table.
  There may be a configuration issue or a problem with the data consistency in the change pointer mechanism.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRE555 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the change pointer functionality is correctly configured in your SAP system. This includes checking the relevant settings in transaction BD61 (Change Pointer Configuration).
  
  
  
  Recreate Change Pointers:
  
  If the change pointers have been deleted, you may need to recreate them. This can be done by re-triggering the process that generates change pointers for the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Settings:
  
  Check if there are any background jobs or processes that are set to delete change pointers automatically. You can review the settings in transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error. You can use transaction SE11 to check the structure of the tables involved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to FRE555 or change pointers.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to master data. They are often used in conjunction with IDocs for data transfer.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Configuration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  BDCP: Change Pointer Table
  BDCP2: Change Pointer Table for IDocs
  
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP Basis or ABAP expert for further assistance.