How To Fix /BOBF/ATF173 - Cannot have more than one default Attch. type for a file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/ATF -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Cannot have more than one default Attch. type for a file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/ATF173 - Cannot have more than one default Attch. type for a file ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/ATF173 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of attachment types in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) where more than one attachment type is set as the default for a particular file. This can lead to confusion in the system regarding which attachment type should be used as the default.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Multiple attachment types are configured with the same default setting for a specific business object.
  The system is unable to determine which attachment type to use as the default when processing files.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one attachment type is marked as the default for the relevant business object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration transaction (usually BOBF or BOPF in the SAP GUI).
  
  
  
  Identify the Business Object:
  
  Locate the business object that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Attachment Types:
  
  Review the attachment types associated with the business object. Look for the ones that are marked as default.
  
  
  
  Modify Attachment Types:
  
  Ensure that only one attachment type is set as the default. If you find multiple attachment types marked as default, change the settings so that only one is designated as the default.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the attachment types work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BOPF to understand how attachment types are configured and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging to trace the exact point of failure in the code, which may provide more context for the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOBF/ATF173 error and ensure that your attachment types are configured correctly.