How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES118 - No default setting for unclassified users; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No default setting for unclassified users; see long text

What causes this issue?

(At least) one unclassified user was found, and there is no default
user type in the active price list(&V1&) that the system can use.

System Response

The transaction LICENSE_ADMIN terminates.

How to fix this error?

If you have set the correct price list as active, you must classify all
valid users in the system measurement transaction (USMM).
If the price list &V1& is not the price list with which your system was
licensed, set the correct price list(s) on the <ZK>Price Lists</> tab
page in the system measurement transaction (USMM), and restart
measurement.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES118 - No default setting for unclassified users; see long text ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES118 indicates that there is no default setting for unclassified users in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's License Administration Workbench (LAW), which is used for managing and monitoring SAP licenses.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to classify users but cannot find a default classification for users who do not fall into any predefined category. This can happen if:
  
  The classification settings for users are not properly configured.
  There are unclassified users in the system that do not have a default license type assigned.
  The system is trying to generate a report or perform an action that requires user classification.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Classifications:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profiles to ensure that all users are classified correctly.
  Ensure that all users have a valid license type assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Default Settings:
  
  Navigate to the License Administration Workbench (transaction code SLAW).
  Check the settings for user classifications and ensure that there is a default classification for unclassified users.
  You may need to create or modify the default settings to ensure that unclassified users are assigned a default license type.
  
  
  
  Review User Types:
  
  Ensure that all user types (dialog, service, etc.) are properly defined and that there are no gaps in the classification.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to user classification and license management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance and SLAW for license administration.
  User Types: Understand the different types of users in SAP (e.g., dialog users, service users) and their corresponding license requirements.
  License Management: Keep up to date with SAP's licensing policies and ensure compliance to avoid issues related to user classifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LAW_MESSAGES118 error and ensure that all users in your SAP system are properly classified.