How To Fix IU472 - &% of data transfer complete. Upgrade can be started

IU472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 472

• Message text: &% of data transfer complete. Upgrade can be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU472 - &% of data transfer complete. Upgrade can be started ?

  The SAP error message IU472 indicates that a data transfer process is incomplete, and it typically occurs during system upgrades or migrations. The message suggests that a certain percentage of the data transfer has been completed, but the process is not yet finished, which prevents the upgrade from starting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Data Transfer: The primary cause of this error is that the data transfer process has not completed successfully. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Network issues causing interruptions.
  Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, disk space).
  Errors in the data extraction or loading process.
  Configuration issues in the source or target systems.
  
  
  
  Locking Issues: Sometimes, database locks or other processes may prevent the data transfer from completing.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the upgrade or migration configuration can lead to incomplete data transfer.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Status: Review the logs and status of the data transfer process to identify any errors or warnings. This can help