How To Fix /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT036 - You cannot apply check points

/SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You cannot apply check points

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/SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT036 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT036 indicates that you cannot apply checkpoints in the context of data change management. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data replication or change data capture (CDC) processes, particularly when using SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data State: The data in the source system may not be in a state that allows for the application of checkpoints. This could be due to ongoing transactions or locks on the data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SLT settings or the data replication setup that prevent the application of checkpoints.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems, that are preventing the checkpoint process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user or process attempting to apply the checkpoints may lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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