How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE045 - Internal error: No change pointer for deleted production version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Internal error: No change pointer for deleted production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE045 - Internal error: No change pointer for deleted production version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_PPE045 Internal error: No change pointer for deleted production version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to production versions in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a production version that has been deleted, and there is no change pointer available for it.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Production Version: The primary cause of this error is that the production version being referenced has been deleted from the system.
  Change Pointers: The system relies on change pointers to track changes in production versions. If a production version is deleted and there are no change pointers available for that deletion, the system cannot process the request.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, especially if there have been recent changes or deletions in production versions without proper updates to related data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Production Versions: Verify if the production version in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for production versions) and checking the status of the production version.
  Recreate Production Version: If the production version is required, consider recreating it. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered.
  Update Change Pointers: If the production version was deleted intentionally, ensure that the change pointers are updated accordingly. You may need to run a program or transaction that refreshes or updates the change pointers.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any other potential issues. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for production versions), /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK (for consistency checks), and others that may help in managing production versions.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production planning and APO to understand how production versions are managed and the implications of deleting them.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and restore proper functionality in your SAP APO environment.