How To Fix WG155 - Condition change pointer (WIND) could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Condition change pointer (WIND) could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

No deletes could be carried out for the database table WIND.

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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  Error Message
  WG155: Condition change pointer (WIND) could not be deleted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to delete a condition change pointer (WIND) record but fails because:
  
  The change pointer is still being referenced or locked by another process.
  The change pointer has already been processed or is in a status that prevents deletion.
  There might be inconsistencies or database locks on the change pointer table.
  The change pointer is linked to a condition record or change document that is still active or not fully processed.
  Authorization issues preventing deletion of the change pointer.
  
  
  Background Information
  
  Change pointers (WIND) are used in SAP to track changes in condition records (pricing, output conditions, etc.) so that these changes can be replicated or processed by ALE/IDoc or other update mechanisms.
  When a condition record changes, a change pointer is created to notify downstream systems or processes.
  After processing, the change pointer should be deleted to avoid reprocessing.
  The deletion failure indicates that the system cannot remove the pointer, which may cause repeated processing or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check the status of the change pointer:
  
  Use transaction BD21 or table BDCP2 to view the change pointers.
  Verify if the change pointer is still marked as processed or not.
  
  
  
  Check for locks or references:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the change pointer tables (e.g., BDCP2).
  If locks exist, investigate the locking program and wait or release the lock carefully.
  
  
  
  Manually delete the change pointer:
  
  If the change pointer is obsolete or stuck, you can manually delete it from table BDCP2 using SE16N or a custom report.
  Caution: Always take a backup or work in a test system before manual deletion.
  
  
  
  Check related condition records:
  
  Verify if the condition record linked to the change pointer is active or has inconsistencies.
  Correct or update the condition record if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure the user or process attempting to delete the change pointer has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Run standard SAP programs:
  
  Run program RBDCPCLR to clear processed change pointers.
  Run program RBDCPDEL to delete change pointers.
  These programs help maintain the change pointer table and remove processed entries.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WG155.
  Sometimes, SAP provides fixes or workarounds for such issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BDCP2 - Change pointers for condition records.
  CDHDR/CDPOS - Change documents header and items (may be related).
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  BD21 - Display change pointers.
  SM12 - Lock entries.
  SE16N - Table display and maintenance.
  
  
  
  Programs:
  
  RBDCPCLR - Clear processed change pointers.
  RBDCPDEL - Delete change pointers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to change pointer deletion issues or WG155 error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Change pointer is locked, referenced, or in a status preventing deletion.
  
  
  Solution
  Check locks, status, authorizations; run cleanup programs; manually delete if safe.
  
  
  Related
  Tables BDCP2, transactions BD21, SM12; programs RBDCPCLR, RBDCPDEL; SAP OSS Notes.
  
  
  
  
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