How To Fix 5AT135 - Attribute &: excluded values must not be set as a default

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Attribute &: excluded values must not be set as a default

What causes this issue?

An excluded value cannot be flagged as a default value. In that case,
the default indicator is ignored during attribute evaluations.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT135 - Attribute &: excluded values must not be set as a default ?

  The SAP error message 5AT135, which states "Attribute &: excluded values must not be set as a default," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a configurable material. This error indicates that a default value has been assigned to a characteristic that is marked as excluded, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Excluded Values: The characteristic in question has certain values that are marked as excluded. This means that these values cannot be selected or set as defaults in the configuration.
  Default Assignment: A default value has been assigned to this characteristic, which is one of the excluded values. This creates a conflict because the system does not allow excluded values to be set as defaults.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the default value for the characteristic is not one of the excluded values. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Determine which characteristic is causing the error. The error message will typically indicate the specific attribute (characteristic) involved.
  
  
  Check Excluded Values: Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system and check the list of excluded values. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Modify Default Value:
  
  If the default value is currently set to one of the excluded values, change it to a valid value that is not excluded.
  If necessary, you can also remove the default value altogether if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the characteristic settings.
  
  
  Test Configuration: After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for Variant Configuration for more details on handling characteristics and their values.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CU01 (to maintain configuration profiles) to make the necessary changes.
  Consulting with a Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about making these changes or if the issue persists, it may be helpful to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Variant Configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5AT135 error and ensure that your configuration settings are correct.