How To Fix EA472 - No suitable basic types found for extension &

EA472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 472

• Message text: No suitable basic types found for extension &

What causes this issue?

No basic types found for extension &v1&, that can be combined with this
extension.

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?

Create a basic type that
contains the reference segments from extension &v1&, and
does not use any segments from extension &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA472 - Details

• The SAP error message EA472 "No suitable basic types found for extension &" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an extension for a data type in the SAP system, and the system cannot find a suitable basic type that matches the requirements of the extension.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Type: The basic type that you are trying to extend may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Incompatible Data Types: The basic type you are trying to extend may not be compatible with the extension you are trying to create.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a specific namespace, there may be restrictions or issues related to the naming conventions or availability of basic types.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Basic Type Definition: Verify that the basic type you are trying to extend exists