How To Fix JBD_LOAN004 - No change pointer written for company code &1, external loan number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_LOAN - Messages for Loans (API and MAPI Layers)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No change pointer written for company code &1, external loan number &2

What causes this issue?

A change has been made to the export relevancy of the transaction.

System Response

The system does not write a change pointer for the transaction.

How to fix this error?

If you want to export the transaction, you must generate a change
pointer manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBD_LOAN004 - No change pointer written for company code &1, external loan number &2 ?

  The SAP error message JBD_LOAN004 indicates that there is no change pointer written for a specific company code and external loan number. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Loan Management module, particularly when dealing with loan data that is expected to be updated or processed.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Change Pointers Not Activated: Change pointers may not be activated for the relevant company code or loan type. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes in data.
  Data Not Changed: If there have been no changes to the loan data since the last processing, there will be no change pointer created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the loan management settings that prevent the creation of change pointers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view change pointers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Loan Management.
  Ensure that change pointers are activated for the company code and loan type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Loan Data:
  
  Check if there have been any changes made to the loan data. If no changes have occurred, the system will not create a change pointer.
  
  
  
  Run Change Pointer Program:
  
  You can manually run the program to create change pointers. Use transaction BD21 to process change pointers for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage change pointers. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the change pointer creation is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to data objects. They are essential for data replication and integration scenarios.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing transaction to access configuration settings.
  BD21: Transaction to process change pointers.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Loan Management for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.