How To Fix MM041 - First define the default values for the views

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 041

• Message text: First define the default values for the views

What causes this issue?

You want the <LS>Select View(s)</> dialog box to be displayed only on
request. However, this is of use only if you have selected the views
you require, and saved them as default values.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM041 - First define the default values for the views ?

  The SAP error message MM041, which states "First define the default values for the views," typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a material master record in the Material Management (MM) module, but the system requires you to set default values for certain views before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The material master views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) have not been configured with default values.
  The configuration settings in the system do not have the necessary default values defined for the specific views you are trying to access or modify.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material master views.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM041 error, you need to define the default values for the required views. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Material Management -> Material Master