How To Fix INM200 - No default portfolio assigned; use 'Switch Portfolio' to select one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM - Message Class for Innovation Management

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No default portfolio assigned; use 'Switch Portfolio' to select one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM200 - No default portfolio assigned; use 'Switch Portfolio' to select one ?

  The SAP error message INM200: No default portfolio assigned; use 'Switch Portfolio' to select one typically occurs in the context of SAP Investment Management (IM) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a default portfolio to be assigned, but none is currently set.
  Cause:
  
  No Default Portfolio Assigned: The user has not assigned a default portfolio in their user profile or settings.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to include a default portfolio.
  System Settings: The system may not have a default portfolio defined for the user or the organizational unit they belong to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch Portfolio: 
  
  Use the 'Switch Portfolio' option in the SAP GUI to manually select a portfolio. This can be done by navigating to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs and looking for the 'Switch Portfolio' button or option.
  
  
  
  Assign a Default Portfolio:
  
  Go to the user settings or profile configuration in SAP.
  Navigate to the section where you can set a default portfolio.
  Assign a portfolio that is relevant to your role or the tasks you are performing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and assign portfolios. This may require assistance from a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can check the system settings and user profiles to ensure everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP Investment Management, such as IM01 (Create Investment Program), IM02 (Change Investment Program), and IM03 (Display Investment Program).
  User Profile Settings: Understanding how to navigate and modify user profile settings in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing portfolios and user settings in Investment Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the INM200 error and continue with your tasks in SAP.