How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND021 - Number of change pointers read: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Number of change pointers read: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND021 - Number of change pointers read: &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WES_OUTBOUND021 Number of change pointers read: &1:
  
  SAP Message: WES_OUTBOUND021
  Text: Number of change pointers read: &1
  
  1. Cause
  
  This message is an informational message generated during the processing of change pointers in SAP.
  It indicates the number of change pointers that have been read or processed by the outbound processing program (e.g., IDoc outbound processing).
  Change pointers are entries created in the system when changes occur to master data or transactional data that are relevant for ALE/IDoc processing.
  The message is typically logged during the execution of programs like RBDMIDOC or other outbound IDoc processing jobs.
  It is not an error but a status message showing how many change pointers were found and read for further processing.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required if the number of change pointers read is as expected.
  If you expect change pointers to be processed but the number read is zero or less than expected, then:
  
  Check if change pointers are activated for the relevant message types and objects.
  Verify that change pointer generation is active (transaction BD61).
  Check if the relevant master data or transactional data changes have been made and saved.
  Ensure that the outbound processing job is scheduled and running correctly.
  
  
  If the number is unexpectedly high or low, investigate the underlying data changes or the configuration of change pointers.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Change Pointers: Used in ALE (Application Link Enabling) to track changes in data that need to be sent to other systems via IDocs.
  Transaction BD61: Activate or deactivate change pointers for specific message types.
  Transaction BD50: Display change pointers.
  Program RBDMIDOC: Standard SAP program to process change pointers and generate outbound IDocs.
  Message Class: WES_OUTBOUND is related to outbound processing in ALE/IDoc scenarios.
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transactions WE02, WE05 to monitor IDocs generated from change pointers.
  ALE Configuration: Ensure that distribution model and partner profiles are correctly set up for outbound processing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WES_OUTBOUND021
  
  
  Type
  Informational (not an error)
  
  
  Meaning
  Number of change pointers read: &1
  
  
  Cause
  Indicates how many change pointers were read during outbound processing
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed if number is as expected; otherwise check change pointer activation and data changes
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  BD61, BD50, WE02, WE05, RBDMIDOC
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific troubleshooting steps or how to activate/change pointer settings. Just let me know!