How To Fix >4276 - Set exactly one reason as the default reason; system cannot save

>4276 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 276

• Message text: Set exactly one reason as the default reason; system cannot save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4276 - Set exactly one reason as the default reason; system cannot save ?

  The SAP error message "4276 Set exactly one reason as the default reason; system cannot save" typically occurs in the context of maintaining reasons for certain business processes, such as in the configuration of reasons for absence, leave, or other similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires exactly one reason to be marked as the default, but currently, either none or more than one reason is set as default.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Default Reasons: More than one reason is marked as the default in the configuration.
  No Default Reason: No reason is marked as the default, which is required for the system to function correctly.
  Configuration Error: There may be an issue in the configuration settings where the default reason is not properly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the reasons are maintained. This could be in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under