How To Fix MEREP_01017 - Default value missing (value ID=&1, depends on=&2, exclusive=&3)

MEREP_01017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Default value missing (value ID=&1, depends on=&2, exclusive=&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01017 - Default value missing (value ID=&1, depends on=&2, exclusive=&3) ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01017 indicates that a default value is missing for a specific value ID in the context of a material or product master data. This error typically arises in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Material Management (MM) modules when the system expects a default value for a certain field but cannot find one.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default value for the specified value ID is not configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the absence of a default value.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments, they might not be handling the default values correctly.
  Dependencies: The error message indicates that the value depends on another field, which may not be set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEREP_01017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in