How To Fix QOD_MSG_COMMON012 - You can only choose one notification type as a default type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QOD_MSG_COMMON - QOD_MSG_COMMON

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You can only choose one notification type as a default type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON012 - You can only choose one notification type as a default type ?

  The SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON012 indicates that you are trying to set more than one notification type as the default type in the Quality Notification (QN) management process. In SAP, you can only have one default notification type for a specific configuration, and this error arises when the system detects multiple selections.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected multiple notification types marked as default in the configuration settings. This can happen if:
  
  You have inadvertently selected more than one notification type as the default in the configuration settings.
  There is a misconfiguration in the notification type settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one notification type is set as the default. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Quality Notifications. This is usually found under the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Notifications -> Notification Types.
  
  
  
  Check Notification Types:
  
  In the notification types configuration, review the list of notification types.
  Identify which notification types are currently set as default.
  
  
  
  Set Default Notification Type:
  
  Ensure that only one notification type is marked as the default. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the desired notification type and marking it as default.
  Unchecking the default option for any other notification types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to create or modify a notification to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Notification Types: In SAP, notification types are used to categorize different types of quality notifications (e.g., defects, complaints, etc.). Each type can have different processing rules and workflows.
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This error is related to the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality control and management processes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or QM module expert, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.