How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG004 - Status of &1 change pointers was set to 'Complete'

/ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Status of &1 change pointers was set to 'Complete'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG004 - Status of &1 change pointers was set to 'Complete' ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG004 indicates that the status of change pointers for a specific object (denoted by &1) has been set to 'Complete'. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Data Services or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environments, where change pointers are used to track changes in master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Pointer Processing: The message indicates that the change pointers have been processed and their status has been updated to 'Complete'. This is a normal part of the change pointer mechanism in SAP.
  Data Consistency: It may also indicate that the system has detected that the change pointers are no longer needed for processing, possibly due to successful data replication or updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the change pointers are not being processed as expected, it could be due to configuration issues in the change pointer settings or the related application.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Pointer Status: Verify the status of the change