How To Fix FVD_CHGPTR016 - No change pointers available for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CHGPTR - Message Class for Chane Pointers

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No change pointers available for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CHGPTR016 - No change pointers available for selection ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CHGPTR016: No change pointers available for selection typically occurs in the context of change pointer processing, which is used in SAP systems to track changes to data for various purposes, such as data replication or integration with other systems.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there are no change pointers available for the selection criteria you have specified. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Changes Made: There may not have been any changes made to the relevant data since the last time change pointers were processed.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may be too restrictive, leading to no available change pointers.
  Change Pointer Deletion: Change pointers may have been deleted or processed already, leaving none available for the current selection.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of change pointers in the system, such as incorrect settings in the relevant application or data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are correctly configured for the relevant application. This includes checking the settings in transaction BD61 (Change Pointer Configuration) to ensure that the relevant objects are set up to generate change pointers.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are appropriate. Try broadening the criteria to see if any change pointers are available.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  Verify if there have been any changes made to the relevant data. If no changes have occurred, there will be no change pointers to process.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction BD21:
  
  You can use transaction BD21 to manually trigger the generation of change pointers for specific objects if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Table:
  
  You can check the change pointer table (usually BDCP or BDCP2) to see if there are any entries. This can help you determine if change pointers are being generated at all.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Change Pointers:
  
  If you suspect that change pointers have been processed or deleted, you may need to reprocess the relevant data to generate new change pointers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to specific data objects. They are often used in conjunction with IDocs for data transfer.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD61: Change Pointer Configuration
  BD21: Change Pointer Processing
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of change pointer tables)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on change pointers and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.