How To Fix MN482 - Missing index entry has been created retrospectively

MN482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Missing index entry has been created retrospectively

What causes this issue?

During the price determination process for a purchase order, a
scheduling agreement, a payment document, or a supplier billing
document, the condition records involving
<DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent settlement</> are
inserted into the document conditions.
This is recorded in an index, i.e. the document item is logged (cf.
"Detailed statement" function.
This index entry is missing for purchasing document &V1&, item &V2& -
although it ought to exist.

System Response

The index entry was recreated by means of an automatic correction
mechanism.

How to fix this error?

If you previously deleted the index entry, you can ignore this message.
Otherwise, please check whether the document item is relevant to the
"subsequent settlement" process and that the supplier business volume
update is correct.
To find the rebate arrangement number, see the log.

Procedure for System Administrators

The condition record involved has the number &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN482 - Missing index entry has been created retrospectively ?

  The SAP error message MN482, which states "Missing index entry has been created retrospectively," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the inventory index, often due to missing entries that should have been created during previous transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index Entries: The error usually arises when there are transactions (like goods movements, stock transfers, etc.) that were not properly recorded in the inventory index. This can happen due to system errors, manual data entry issues, or if the system was not able to update the index at the time of the transaction.
  Delayed Processing: Sometimes, if there are delays in processing transactions or if the system is under heavy load, it may not create the necessary index entries in real-time.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the database or if the system has been improperly configured, it can lead