How To Fix EDEREG471 - No backup supplier found

EDEREG471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 471

• Message text: No backup supplier found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG471 - No backup supplier found ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG471: No backup supplier found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or in the procurement processes where a backup supplier is expected to be defined for a primary supplier. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a designated backup supplier for a specific procurement scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Backup Supplier: The primary cause of this error is that there is no backup supplier defined for the supplier in question. This can happen if the supplier master data has not been properly maintained.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the supplier management or procurement module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any backup suppliers.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the supplier records that prevent the system from identifying a backup supplier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Backup Supplier:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in