How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE015 - The writing of change pointers is deactivated in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The writing of change pointers is deactivated in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE015 - The writing of change pointers is deactivated in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE015 indicates that the writing of change pointers is deactivated in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process change pointers for data updates, but the necessary configuration to allow this is not enabled.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the change pointer functionality has not been activated in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes to master data and transactional data, allowing for efficient data synchronization and processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the change pointer functionality in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the relevant area for APO settings.
  
  
  
  Find Change Pointer Settings:
  
  Look for the section related to "SAP APO" or "Advanced Planning and Optimization."
  Within this section, find the settings for "Change Pointers" or "Change Pointer Management."
  
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers:
  
  Ensure that the option to write change pointers is activated. This may involve checking a checkbox or setting a parameter to enable the functionality.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that other related settings, such as the configuration for the specific data objects you are working with (e.g., material master, production data), are also correctly set up to utilize change pointers.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that change pointers are being written as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers Overview: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to specific data objects. They are particularly useful in scenarios where data needs to be replicated or synchronized between systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BD21 (to process change pointers) and SCDO (to manage change document objects).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring change pointers and their usage in APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that there are no other underlying issues affecting the change pointer functionality.