How To Fix JBDEXP020 - &1 change pointers have been deleted

JBDEXP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDEXP - Messages for Change Pointer and Extract Program

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 change pointers have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDEXP020 - &1 change pointers have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message JBDEXP020 indicates that a certain number of change pointers have been deleted. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to data that can be sent to other systems or used for data replication. This message typically arises in the context of the Change Pointer mechanism, which is often used in conjunction with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for data exchange.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Deletion of Change Pointers: Change pointers may have been deleted manually or through a program that cleans up old or processed change pointers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the change pointer mechanism, leading to unexpected deletions.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been processed incorrectly, it may lead to the deletion of change pointers.
  System Cleanup Jobs: Scheduled jobs that clean up old change pointers may have run