How To Fix EK472 - Statistics indicator for transactions allocated internally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Statistics indicator for transactions allocated internally

What causes this issue?

Checks for the existence of <DS:DE.HVORG_KK>transactions</> that were
allocated to an <DS:DE.TVORG_KK>internal transaction</> with a different
<DS:DE.STAKZ_KK>statistics indicator</>.

System Response

If there are inconsistencies, this can result in postings that you
intended as actual postings being carried out as statistical postings,
or vice versa.

How to fix this error?

If the system finds inconsistencies, you have the following options:
Allocate the transaction differently.
Change the statistics indicator of the external transaction.
Delete the allocation, if you do not require allocation to internal
transactions.
For more information, choose the activities under the node "Maintain
Transactions" in the Implementation Guide (IMG).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK472 - Statistics indicator for transactions allocated internally ?

  The SAP error message EK472, which states "Statistics indicator for transactions allocated internally," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management. This error is related to the configuration of the statistics indicator for internal transactions in the system.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistics indicator for the relevant transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the indicator is not set up for internal allocations or if it is not defined for the specific transaction.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the statistics indicator, or it may be incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the appropriate settings for the statistics indicator.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the system settings related to internal allocations and statistics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK472 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for purchasing or inventory management.
  Ensure that the statistics indicator is correctly defined for the transaction type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Check if the transaction type is set up to allow for internal allocations and has the correct statistics indicator assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the material master and vendor master data to ensure that the statistics indicator is set correctly.
  Make any necessary updates to the master data to align with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the statistics indicator and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the transactions related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transactions related to the statistics indicator.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EK472 error in SAP.