How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES163 - Default version type already exists; only one default allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Default version type already exists; only one default allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES163 - Default version type already exists; only one default allowed ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES163 indicates that there is an attempt to create or set a default version type in the system, but a default version type already exists. In SAP, version types are used to manage different versions of data, and only one version can be designated as the default.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new version type and set it as the default while another version type is already marked as the default.
  There is an attempt to change the default status of a version type without first removing the default status from the existing version type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Version Types:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code S_P00_07000139 or similar, depending on your version of SAP) to view the existing version types.
  Identify which version type is currently set as the default.
  
  
  
  Remove Default Status:
  
  If you want to set a different version type as the default, you need to first remove the default status from the existing version type.
  This can usually be done by editing the version type settings and unchecking the default option for the current default version type.
  
  
  
  Set New Default:
  
  After removing the default status from the existing version type, you can now set the desired version type as the default.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Ensure to save your changes after making the adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing version types, such as S_P00_07000139 or others specific to your SAP module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on version management and configuration.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to version types in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the new default version type is working as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional configurations or settings that need to be addressed.