How To Fix /PRA/CHECK_INPUT157 - Invalid default flag indicator. Should be marked Y (yes) or N (no)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CHECK_INPUT -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Invalid default flag indicator. Should be marked Y (yes) or N (no)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT157 - Invalid default flag indicator. Should be marked Y (yes) or N (no) ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT157 Invalid default flag indicator. Should be marked Y (yes) or N (no) typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with certain configurations or settings that require a default flag to be set correctly. This error indicates that the system expects a specific input (either 'Y' for Yes or 'N' for No) for a default flag indicator, but the input provided is invalid or missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The default flag indicator has been set to a value other than 'Y' or 'N'.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the specific module or transaction you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have mistakenly entered an invalid character or left the field blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the default flag indicator is set to either 'Y' (Yes) or 'N' (No). If it is set to