How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE016 - The writing of change pointers for message type PPE_RTOGEN is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The writing of change pointers for message type PPE_RTOGEN is deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE016 - The writing of change pointers for message type PPE_RTOGEN is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE016 indicates that the writing of change pointers for the message type PPE_RTOGEN is deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of change pointers.
  Cause:
  
  Change Pointers Deactivation: The most common cause of this error is that change pointers for the specified message type (PPE_RTOGEN) have been deactivated in the system. This can happen due to configuration settings or if the relevant application area is not set up to use change pointers.
  Message Type Configuration: The message type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to write change pointers.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from writing change pointers.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that are preventing the change pointers from being written.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Change Pointers:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to SAP NetWeaver > Application Server > Change Pointers.
  Check the settings for the message type PPE_RTOGEN and ensure that change pointers are activated.
  If they are deactivated, activate them.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the message type PPE_RTOGEN is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the message type are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to write change pointers.
  Ensure that the relevant roles and authorizations are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps that might be related to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to change pointers and the specific message type for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Pointers: Change pointers are a mechanism in SAP that allows the system to track changes to data objects and trigger subsequent processing (like sending messages).
  Message Types: In SAP, message types are used to define how data is communicated between different systems or components.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SLG1, and ST22 for configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE016 and ensure that change pointers for the message type PPE_RTOGEN are correctly activated and functioning.