How To Fix 5W087 - Define a default method

5W087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Define a default method

What causes this issue?

The default method must be maintained before secondary methods are
defined because parameters, for example, are checked against the
default method.

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?

Define the default method.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W087 - Define a default method ?

  The SAP error message 5W087: "Define a default method" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when working with Business Object methods. This error indicates that a default method has not been defined for a particular business object, which is necessary for the workflow to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Method: The primary cause of this error is that the business object in question does not have a default method defined. A default method is required for the workflow to know which method to execute when no specific method is provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the business object or workflow that prevent the default method from being recognized.
  Development Changes: If there have been recent changes in the development environment, such as modifications to the business object or its methods, it may lead to this error if the default method is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a