How To Fix UR472 - Cleanup only possible if the BW replication has the status 'successful'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Cleanup only possible if the BW replication has the status 'successful'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR472 - Cleanup only possible if the BW replication has the status 'successful' ?

  The SAP error message UR472 indicates that a cleanup operation in the BW (Business Warehouse) system can only be performed if the replication status is 'successful'. This error typically arises in the context of data replication processes, particularly when dealing with data sources and InfoProviders in SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a cleanup operation (such as deleting or archiving data) on a BW object that has not completed its replication successfully. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Replication Errors: There may have been issues during the data replication process, such as network problems, data inconsistencies, or configuration errors.
  Incomplete Data Load: The data load process may not have finished, or it may have been interrupted.
  Status Check: The system checks the status of the replication, and if it is not marked as 'successful', it prevents cleanup operations to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UR472 error, follow these