How To Fix EAML259 - Only one default profile allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Only one default profile allowed

What causes this issue?

You selected more than one profile as the default profile.

System Response

The system resets all profiles by deselecting the <LS>Default Profile</>
checkbox.

How to fix this error?

Select only one profile as the default profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML259 - Only one default profile allowed ?

  The SAP error message EAML259: Only one default profile allowed typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or similar modules where default profiles are used to manage settings or configurations for assets. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple default profiles, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Default Profiles: There are multiple profiles marked as default in the system for the same category or type, which violates the system's requirement of having only one default profile.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the asset management module or related areas can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of profiles, a user may have inadvertently set more than one profile as the default.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EAML259 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Profiles:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., OAOA for Asset Accounting) to view the profiles.
  Check the list of profiles to identify which ones are marked as default.
  
  
  
  Review Default Settings:
  
  Ensure that only one profile is marked as the default. You can do this by editing the profiles and unchecking the default option for all but one profile.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Profiles:
  
  If there are unnecessary profiles, consider deleting them or modifying their settings to ensure compliance with the requirement of having only one default profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the desired functionality is restored.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (for Asset Accounting) or OABW (for Asset Master Data) to manage profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing profiles in the Asset Management module.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAML259 error and ensure that your asset profiles are configured correctly.