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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 from accessing the necessary configuration or data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction BD52 to check the configuration of change pointers for the relevant message type.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly defined and that the change pointer functionality is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Message Types:
  
  Use transaction BD61 to activate the message types that are relevant to your application and ensure they are set up for change pointer processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Settings:
  
  Check the logical system settings in transaction BD54 to ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate clients.
  
  
  
  Register Data Objects:
  
  Ensure that the data objects for which you want to create change pointers are registered. You can check this in transaction BD52 or BD53.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the change pointer configuration and related data.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ALE and change pointers for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD52: Change Pointer Configuration
  BD61: Activate Message Types
  BD54: Logical System Configuration
  BD53: Change Pointer Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to change pointers and ALE configuration.
  ALE Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on ALE and change pointers for best practices and detailed configuration steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R3226 error message in SAP.