How To Fix W8713 - No change document written for & when created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 713

• Message text: No change document written for & when created

What causes this issue?

A change document is not written when the change document object &V1&
is created.

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?

You cannot generate an event when the change document object is
created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8713 - No change document written for & when created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8713 No change document written for & when created
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that when a particular object (such as a master data record, configuration object, or transactional data) was created, no change document was generated for it. Change documents are used in SAP to log changes made to certain objects for audit, tracking, or history purposes.
  The placeholder "&" in the message typically represents the object or entity for which the change document was expected but not created.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The object or table is not configured to generate change documents.
  Change document object is not activated or linked properly in the system.
  The creation process or program does not trigger change document creation.
  Missing or incorrect customizing settings for change document generation.
  The object is new and no previous change document exists, but the system expected one.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During creation of master data or configuration objects.
  When a program or transaction tries to read or expect change documents but none exist.
  In custom developments or standard SAP transactions where change document logging is expected but not configured.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check if Change Document Object is Active:
  
  Use transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects) to verify if the relevant change document object is defined and active.
  If missing, create or activate the change document object for the relevant business object.
  
  
  
  Check Table or Object Settings:
  
  Ensure that the table or object is flagged for change document logging.
  For custom tables, the table must have the "Log Data Changes" flag set in SE11 and linked to a change document object.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Standard Program:
  
  If this occurs in custom development, verify that the function modules or BAPIs used to create the object also trigger change document creation.
  Use standard SAP function modules like CHANGE_DOCUMENT_OPEN, CHANGE_DOCUMENT_UPDATE, and CHANGE_DOCUMENT_CLOSE properly.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In some cases, customizing settings in IMG (Implementation Guide) might control change document behavior.
  For example, in Financial Accounting or Material Management, check relevant IMG nodes for change document activation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and System Logs:
  
  Sometimes, missing authorizations or system errors prevent change document creation.
  Review system logs (SM21) and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  If No Change Document is Required:
  
  If the business process does not require change document logging, this warning can be ignored or suppressed.
  Alternatively, adjust the program logic to not expect change documents on creation.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Change Documents are important for audit trails and are stored in tables like CDHDR (Change Document Header) and CDPOS (Change Document Items).
  Not all objects or tables generate change documents by default.
  Change document objects link business objects to change document tables.
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not stop processing but indicates a potential issue in logging.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8713 No change document written for & when created
  
  
  Cause
  No change document generated for the object during creation
  
  
  Reason
  Change document object not active, missing configuration, or creation process not triggering change document
  
  
  Solution
  Activate or create change document object (SCDO), check table settings, review code, verify customizing
  
  
  Impact
  Warning only; no interruption but missing audit trail for changes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific object or transaction where this occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.