How To Fix R3226 - ALE change pointers are not set up correctly

R3226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: ALE change pointers are not set up correctly

What causes this issue?

The ALE change pointers in the source system are not active.

System Response

The system could not generate the transfer rules, or extract the
request.

How to fix this error?

Activate the change pointer in the source system using transaction
BD61. You may have to reinstall the delta update for the master data
loaded, since changes were not logged while the change pointer was not
active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3226 - ALE change pointers are not set up correctly ?

  The SAP error message R3226, which states "ALE change pointers are not set up correctly," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is unable to process change pointers due to misconfiguration. Change pointers are used in ALE to track changes in data that need to be communicated between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Change Pointer Configuration: The change pointer functionality may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the relevant message types and logical systems.
  Message Type Not Active: The message type associated with the change pointer may not be activated in the relevant configuration.
  Logical System Configuration: The logical systems involved in the ALE communication may not be correctly defined or may not be assigned properly.
  Data Object Not Registered: The data object for which change pointers are being created may not be registered for change pointer processing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system