How To Fix RE053 - Change documents: old/new values were not stored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Change documents: old/new values were not stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE053 - Change documents: old/new values were not stored ?

  The SAP error message RE053 ("Change documents: old/new values were not stored") typically occurs when there is an issue with the change document functionality in SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to store the old and new values for a change document, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Change Document Configuration: The change document object may not be properly configured. If the relevant fields are not set up to log changes, the system will not be able to store the old and new values.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify change documents.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the change document from being created.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or issues with the SAP application server.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interfere with the standard change document functionality, this could lead to the error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Verify that the change document object is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Ensure that the fields you expect to log changes for are included in the change document object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and modify change documents. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Check the data being modified for any inconsistencies or issues that might prevent the change document from being created.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  If there are database issues, consider running database consistency checks or contacting your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it does not interfere with the change document functionality. Debugging the relevant code may help identify the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on change document functionality and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.