How To Fix OM471 - Dependent indicators are being reset

OM471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Dependent indicators are being reset

<LS>&CAUSE&</>
The indicator for activating the material ledger is not set although
other indicators connected to this setting are.

System Response

If the indicator for activating the material ledger is not set, the
following indicators connected to it are cancelled:
<LS>Price determination</>
<LS>Price determination payable in valuation area</>
<LS>Activation of actual cost component split</>

How to fix this error?

Check the settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM471 - Dependent indicators are being reset ?

  The SAP error message OM471, which states "Dependent indicators are being reset," typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data settings in SAP, particularly in the areas of production planning, material management, or similar modules. This error indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the dependent indicators that are set for a particular configuration or master data record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies in the configuration settings or master data. For example, if certain dependent indicators are set in a way that contradicts the main settings, SAP will reset them to maintain data integrity.
  Missing Dependencies: If the system expects certain dependencies to be defined and they are not, it may lead to this error.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes have been made to the configuration settings or master data without properly updating dependent indicators, this error can occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom