How To Fix NI108 - No change pointers are active in client &1 (check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No change pointers are active in client &1 (check)

What causes this issue?

No change pointers are active in client &V1&.

System Response

With the current system settings, automatic document adjustment is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Please check your system settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI108 - No change pointers are active in client &1 (check) ?

  The SAP error message NI108 "No change pointers are active in client &1 (check)" typically occurs when you are trying to use change pointers for a client in which they are not activated. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to certain data objects, allowing for efficient data replication and synchronization.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that change pointers are not activated for the specified client. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Change pointers have not been configured or activated in the client.
  The relevant change pointer settings may not be properly maintained in the system.
  The client may not be set up to use change pointers for the specific application or data object you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NI108 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Check if the relevant change document objects are activated for the client in question.
  
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers:
  
  If change pointers are not activated, you can activate them using transaction code SCDO or by using the following steps:
  
  Navigate to the relevant change document object.
  Ensure that the "Change Pointers" checkbox is checked.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for change pointers is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Make sure that the client you are working in is set up to use change pointers. You can check this in the client settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you have recently transported changes related to change pointers, ensure that the transport requests have been successfully imported into the target client.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to change pointers for any additional configuration or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Change Pointers Overview:
  
  Change pointers are typically used in scenarios involving data replication, such as ALE (Application Link Enabling) and IDocs (Intermediate Documents).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to change pointers and the NI108 error.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.