How To Fix MDC_GOV_BO_MSG016 - Only a single fax number can be marked as default

MDC_GOV_BO_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GOV_BO_MSG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Only a single fax number can be marked as default

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GOV_BO_MSG016 - Only a single fax number can be marked as default ?

  The SAP error message MDC_GOV_BO_MSG016, which states "Only a single fax number can be marked as default," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner data in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with contact information for business partners.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there are multiple fax numbers associated with a business partner, and the system is trying to set more than one of these fax numbers as the default. In SAP, only one fax number can be designated as the default for a business partner to avoid confusion in communication processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one fax number is marked as the default for the business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing business partners (e.g., BP).
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number for which you want to manage the fax numbers.
  
  
  
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