How To Fix 5AT129 - More than one default value set for attribute &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 129

• Message text: More than one default value set for attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT129 - More than one default value set for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5AT129 indicates that there is more than one default value set for a specific attribute in the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management, where the system expects a single default value for an attribute but finds multiple entries.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the configuration or master data that are set as default for the same attribute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicting default values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate default values being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute: Determine which attribute is causing the issue by checking the error message details. The attribute will be indicated as &1 in the error message.
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Navigate to the area where the attribute is defined and check for multiple default values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  If the attribute is part of master data (like material master, customer master, etc.), check the relevant master data records.
  Look for entries that are marked as default and ensure that only one entry is set as default for that attribute.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  If you find multiple entries, decide which one should be the default and remove or deactivate the others.
  Ensure that the remaining default value is valid and meets the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing default values, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use various transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM01 or MM02 for material master data.
  VD01 or VD02 for customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5AT129 and ensure that your system has a single default value for the specified attribute.