How To Fix NI126 - Internal program error occurred when change pointers were read

NI126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Internal program error occurred when change pointers were read

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when change pointers were read.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your R/3 system administrator. A programm error
occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

Function module 'CHANGE_POINTERS_READ', called to read change
pointers, recorded an error (exception number &V1&). Please contact
SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI126 - Internal program error occurred when change pointers were read ?

  The SAP error message NI126, which states "Internal program error occurred when change pointers were read," typically indicates an issue related to the change pointer mechanism in SAP. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to data objects, and this error can arise due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the change pointer tables or issues with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the change pointer tables (e.g., DBTABLOG, CHANGEDOC, etc.) that prevent the system from reading the change pointers correctly.
  Program Errors: There could be a bug or an internal error in the SAP program that is trying to read the change pointers.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of change pointer settings in the relevant application area can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as corruption or locking issues, can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Change Pointer Tables: Use transaction codes like SE11 or