How To Fix K-286 - No STC product is selected as a default for object category &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: No STC product is selected as a default for object category &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-286 - No STC product is selected as a default for object category &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message K-286 "No STC product is selected as a default for object category &1 (&2)" typically occurs in the context of SAP Solution Manager or when working with SAP Transport Management. This error indicates that there is no default Software Component (STC) product assigned for the specified object category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system does not have a default STC product configured for the specified object category. This can happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if the necessary STC products were not defined in the system.
  Object Category Issues: The object category specified in the error message may not have a corresponding STC product defined in the system.
  Transport Management Issues: If you are working with transports, the transport landscape may not be properly configured, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check STC Product Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code STC01 (or STC02 for managing STC products).
  Check if the STC products are defined for the object category mentioned in the error message.
  If not, you will need to create or assign a default STC product for that object category.
  
  
  
  Assign Default STC Product:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where you can assign a default STC product to the object category.
  Ensure that the correct STC product is selected as the default for the object category in question.
  
  
  
  Transport Management Configuration:
  
  If the error is related to transport management, ensure that the transport routes and landscape are correctly configured.
  Check the transport layer settings and ensure that the STC products are correctly assigned to the transport layers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring STC products and object categories.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  Sometimes, a system refresh or restart may help in resolving configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STC01, STC02, STMS, and SE03 for transport management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.