How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF059 - No change pointers were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No change pointers were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF059 - No change pointers were selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF059 No change pointers were selected typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when there are no change pointers available for the data transfer between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and the SAP ERP system. This can happen during the CIF integration process when trying to transfer master data or transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Change Pointers Created: The most common reason for this error is that there are no change pointers generated for the objects you are trying to transfer. Change pointers are created when there are changes in the master data or transactional data in the source system.
  
  
  Change Pointer Configuration: The change pointer mechanism may not be properly configured for the relevant objects in the source system.
  
  
  Data Not Changed: If the data has not changed since the last transfer, there will be no new change pointers to select.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the CIF process may not match any existing change pointers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Generation:
  
  Ensure that change pointers are being generated for the relevant objects. You can check this in the source system (SAP ERP) by using transaction BD21 to display change pointers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that the change pointer configuration is correctly set up for the relevant data objects. This can be done in transaction SPRO under the relevant CIF settings.
  
  
  
  Force Change Pointer Creation:
  
  If necessary, you can manually create change pointers for the relevant objects. This can be done by making a minor change to the data in the source system, which will trigger the creation of change pointers.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Settings:
  
  Review the CIF settings in transaction CIF to ensure that the relevant objects are selected for transfer and that the integration model is active.
  
  
  
  Run the CIF Process Again:
  
  After ensuring that change pointers are available, try running the CIF process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD21: Display Change Pointers
  CIF: CIF Monitor
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  CFC1: Change Pointer Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CIF and change pointers for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to change pointers and CIF integration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SAPAPO/CIF059 No change pointers were selected error and implement the appropriate solution.