How To Fix RA477 - Cannot determine segment information for local server

RA477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Cannot determine segment information for local server

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to determine segment information for the local
server. This is caused by an internal error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP consultant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA477 - Cannot determine segment information for local server ?

  The SAP error message RA477, which states "Cannot determine segment information for local server," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary segment information for the local server, which can hinder the processing of revenue recognition or reporting tasks.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The segment information may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the RAR configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the segments, such as profit centers or segments that are not properly defined or assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the segment information.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the retrieval of segment information.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport