How To Fix /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION016 - Indicator for change mode of address document does not exist.

/SCMB/ESA_EMULATION016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Indicator for change mode of address document does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION016 - Indicator for change mode of address document does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION016 indicates that the system is unable to find an indicator for the change mode of an address document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or when dealing with address management in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may occur if the necessary configuration for the address document change mode is not set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that manage address documents.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the address document change modes.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it’s possible that some necessary objects were not transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO) and ensure that the change mode indicators for address