How To Fix 00472 - No side info entry found (check side info or destination)

00472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: No side info entry found (check side info or destination)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00472 - No side info entry found (check side info or destination) ?

  The SAP error message "00472 No side info entry found (check side info or destination)" typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and materials management modules, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, sales orders, or other transactions that require side information (such as vendor or customer data).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Side Information: The error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary side information (like vendor or customer details) for the transaction you are trying to process. This could be due to:
  
  The side information not being maintained in the system.
  The side information being deleted or archived.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the side information from being accessed correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to the system being unable to retrieve the required side information.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the relevant master data (vendor,