How To Fix FVD_CHGPTR014 - Change pointers: Texts for change category &1 subcategory &2 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CHGPTR - Message Class for Chane Pointers

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Change pointers: Texts for change category &1 subcategory &2 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CHGPTR014 - Change pointers: Texts for change category &1 subcategory &2 not defined ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CHGPTR014 indicates that there is an issue with change pointers related to a specific change category and subcategory. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process change pointers for which the necessary texts or definitions are not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The error occurs when the texts for the specified change category (&1) and subcategory (&2) are not defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for change pointers is incomplete or if the necessary entries have been deleted or not created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the change pointer settings, leading to the system not being able to find the required texts.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it is possible that the transport did not include the necessary texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for change pointers.
  Ensure that the change category and subcategory in question are properly defined and that the necessary texts are available.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Texts:
  
  If the texts are indeed missing, you can define them using transaction SE63 (Translation) or directly in the relevant customizing tables.
  You may need to check the table TFDCHG (Change Pointer Texts) to see if the entries for the specified change category and subcategory exist.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing texts or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to change pointers for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to certain data objects and trigger subsequent processing (like sending data to other systems).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BD21 (Change Pointer Processing) and BDCP2 (Change Pointer Administration) for managing change pointers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FVD_CHGPTR014 and ensure that your change pointer configuration is complete and functioning correctly.