How To Fix MDC_GOV_BO_MSG026 - Only a single address usage can be marked as standard

MDC_GOV_BO_MSG026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GOV_BO_MSG -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Only a single address usage can be marked as standard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GOV_BO_MSG026 - Only a single address usage can be marked as standard ?

  The SAP error message MDC_GOV_BO_MSG026 indicates that there is an issue with the address usage configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that only one address usage can be marked as standard for a given entity. This error typically arises when there are multiple address usages set as standard for the same business object or entity, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the configuration of address usages in the system. In SAP, address usages define how addresses are utilized for different purposes (e.g., billing, shipping, etc.). If more than one address usage is marked as standard for the same entity, the system will throw this error to prevent ambiguity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one address usage is marked as standard for the relevant business object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Address Usage Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area