How To Fix KO206 - You can only assign the default status once

KO206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 206

• Message text: You can only assign the default status once

What causes this issue?

You assigned the default status more than once.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please define only one default status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO206 - You can only assign the default status once ?

  The SAP error message KO206, which states "You can only assign the default status once," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when you are trying to assign a default status to a project or order that already has a default status assigned.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system restricts the assignment of a default status to ensure data integrity and consistency. Each project or order can only have one default status at any given time. If you attempt to assign a new default status while one is already assigned, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO206 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Default Status:
  
  Navigate to the project or order in question and check the current default status assigned. You can do this by using transaction codes like CJ20N for project management or KO02 for order management.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Default Status:
  
  If you need to