How To Fix /PM0/ABT_OM017 - Default value for role &3 was used for &1 &2

/PM0/ABT_OM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_OM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Default value for role &3 was used for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_OM017 - Default value for role &3 was used for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_OM017 indicates that a default value for a role was used in a specific context, typically related to the assignment of roles in a project or organizational structure. This message is often encountered in the context of SAP Project Management or Organizational Management modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find a specific value for a role that is expected in a certain context. Instead, it defaults to a predefined value. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The role may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the expected value.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific role or its values.
  Role Assignment Issues: The role may not be assigned correctly to the user or the organizational unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can