How To Fix EK473 - Statistics indicator for transactions without internal allocation

EK473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Statistics indicator for transactions without internal allocation

What causes this issue?

Checks if the <DS:DE.STAKZ_KK>statistics indicator</> of
<DS:DE.HVORG_KK>transactions</> not allocated to internal transactions
is identical in all <DS:DE.BUKRS>company codes</> and
<DS:DE.SPART>divisions</>.
The system merely checks for formal consistency and not whether the
value of the statistics indicator makes sense in a business context.

System Response

If inconsistencies exist, this means that cross-division and
cross-company code postings contain errors.

How to fix this error?

If the system finds inconsistencies, enter the same statistics
indicator for each transaction across all divisions and company codes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EK473 - Details

• The SAP error message EK473, which states "Statistics indicator for transactions without internal allocation," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the statistics indicator for certain transactions, particularly when the system expects an internal allocation but does not find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistics indicator may not be properly configured for the relevant transaction types or document types.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the statistics indicator, or it may be incorrectly set up in the system.
  Internal Allocation: The system is expecting an internal allocation for the transaction, but it is not present, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant transaction types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the statistics indicator is correctly set up for the transaction type you are working with.
  You can check this in the SPRO