How To Fix FVD_BW028 - Error call CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_BW - Messages for the BW Link to CML

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error call CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_BW028 - Error call CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS ?

  The SAP error message FVD_BW028 related to the function CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS typically indicates an issue with reading change document headers in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when using change documents for tracking changes in master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Document Configuration: The change document may not be properly configured for the object you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read change documents.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the change document tables, possibly due to data corruption or incomplete data loads.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or failures in reading the change documents.
  Incorrect Function Module Call: The parameters passed to the function module CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS may be incorrect or not aligned with the expected data structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the change document is correctly configured for the relevant object. You can check this in the customizing settings (transaction SCDO).
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access change documents. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the change document tables. You can use transaction SE11 to check the relevant tables and ensure that they are not corrupted.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Monitor system performance and check for any locks or long-running processes that might be affecting the ability to read change documents. You can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module Call:
  
  If you are calling the function module directly in custom code, review the parameters being passed to ensure they are correct. Check the documentation for CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS to ensure compliance with expected input.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide fixes for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the function module to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the state of the system at that time.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO (Change Document Objects)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  SM50 / SM66 (Process Overview)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for CHANGEDOCUMENT_READ_HEADERS for detailed information on its parameters and expected behavior.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.