How To Fix COV406 - Cannot find settings. Default setting is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Cannot find settings. Default setting is active

What causes this issue?

No settings found for the current user.

System Response

Will use default settings.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV406 - Cannot find settings. Default setting is active ?

  The SAP error message COV406 ("Cannot find settings. Default setting is active") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find specific settings or configurations that are required for the operation you are trying to perform, and as a result, it defaults to a standard setting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specific settings for the cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects may not have been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center or internal order may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required settings.
  Transport Issues: If the settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction