How To Fix SI004 - No change documents found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No change documents found

What causes this issue?

The status information was not saved, or the change documents are
no longer available in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI004 - No change documents found ?

  The SAP error message "SI004 No change documents found" typically occurs when a user attempts to access change documents for a specific object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) but the system cannot find any change documents related to that object. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that no changes have been made to the object since it was created. Change documents are only generated when modifications occur.
  
  
  Change Document Configuration: The change document functionality may not be configured for the specific object type you are trying to access. Not all objects in SAP have change document tracking enabled.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents, leading to the error message.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Change documents may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for retrieval.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object ID or reference you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Changes: Check if any changes have actually been made to the object. If not, there will be no change documents to display.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that change document tracking is enabled for the object type in question. This can be done by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view change documents. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  Data Integrity: If you suspect that change documents have been deleted or archived, consult with your SAP Basis or data management team to see if they can recover the data or provide insights into the data lifecycle.
  
  
  Correct Object Reference: Double-check the object reference you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SCDO (Change Document Objects) to check the configuration of change document objects.
  Change Document Tables: Change documents are typically stored in specific tables (e.g., CDPOS for change document items, CDHDR for change document headers). You can query these tables to see if any records exist for the object in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to change documents and the specific object type you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.