How To Fix SCBO_CHANGE_DOC_GEN003 - Reading change doc object &1 failed with return code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_CHANGE_DOC_GEN - Custom Business Objects: Change document object generation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Reading change doc object &1 failed with return code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_CHANGE_DOC_GEN003 - Reading change doc object &1 failed with return code &2. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_CHANGE_DOC_GEN003 indicates that there was a failure in reading the change document object specified by the placeholder &1, and the return code is indicated by &2. This error typically occurs in the context of change document management in SAP, where the system is trying to access change documents for a specific object but encounters an issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Change Document Object: The specified change document object (&1) may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the change document object.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database, such as a missing table or corrupted data.
  Configuration Issues: The change document object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Return Code Interpretation: The return code (&2) can provide more specific information about the nature of the error. Common return codes include:
  
  0: No error
  1: Warning
  2: Error
  3: Aborted
  
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Object: Verify that the change document object specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration in transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the change document object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Database Consistency: Check the database for consistency. You can use transaction SE11 to look at the database tables related to the change document object and ensure they are intact.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the change document object in transaction SCDO. Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Analyze Return Code: Investigate the specific return code provided in the error message. This may give you more insight into the exact nature of the problem.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you may consider debugging the program or function module that is generating this error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for change document management for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.