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 steps:
  
  
  Check Replication Status:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check the status of the data source or InfoProvider that you are trying to clean up.
  Ensure that the replication process has completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Resolve Replication Issues:
  
  If the replication status is not 'successful', investigate the cause of the failure. Check for any error messages in the process chain or data load logs.
  Correct any issues found, such as fixing data inconsistencies, reconfiguring the data source, or addressing network problems.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Replication:
  
  Once the issues are resolved, re-run the data replication process to ensure that it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Perform Cleanup:
  
  After confirming that the replication status is 'successful', you can proceed with the cleanup operation.
  
  
  
  Monitor Future Replications:
  
  Set up monitoring for future data loads and replications to catch any issues early and ensure that they complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Process Chains), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data replication and cleanup processes in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to replication and cleanup in your version of SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UR472 error and successfully perform the necessary cleanup operations in your SAP BW system.