How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF017 - You have deleted &1 change pointer

/SAPAPO/CIF017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You have deleted &1 change pointer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF017 - You have deleted &1 change pointer ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF017 indicates that a change pointer has been deleted in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and SAP ERP. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the synchronization of data between the two systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Change Pointer Deletion: The error occurs when a change pointer that is expected to be processed has been deleted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion of change pointers.
  Data inconsistency or corruption.
  System configuration issues.
  Incorrect settings in the CIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are problems with the data synchronization process, it may lead to the deletion of change pointers before they can be processed.
  
  
  Batch Job Failures: If a batch job that processes change pointers fails, it may lead to the deletion of change pointers without proper handling.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Status: Use transaction BD87 to check the status of change