IDOC Change Pointer

Hi Experts,
I have a doubt related to change pointer and new record coming from SAP system as a IDOC  in XML format. How do i come to know whether it is a change pointer or its new(create) record comin from SAP. for example in MATMAS05. Is there any field in  a segment that indicates this scenario.
Thanks,
Anil Pinto

Hi,
You can check in t code - BDCP.  All the change pointer entries are logged in this table.
there will not be any field in idoc which can tell you if it is  change pointer or new entry.
you generally defined changes pointers for any segments or any field within a segement or in general for any changes made.
For more info please refer following threads.
Change pointers for custom idoc
change pointers in ALE/IDOCs
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Deepak.

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