How To Fix QOD_MSG_COMMON017 - You can only choose one status as the default status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QOD_MSG_COMMON - QOD_MSG_COMMON

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You can only choose one status as the default status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON017 - You can only choose one status as the default status ?

  The SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON017 ("You can only choose one status as the default status") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules where you are trying to set a default status for a particular object, such as a quality notification or inspection lot.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign more than one status as the default status for a specific object. In SAP, only one status can be designated as the default for a given context, and trying to select multiple statuses violates this rule.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Current Settings: Check the current status settings for the object you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or transaction where the statuses are defined.
  
  
  Select a Single Default Status: Identify which status you want to set as the default. Ensure that only one status is marked as the default. You may need to deselect any other statuses that are currently set as default.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the default status is now correctly applied and that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to Quality Management, such as QM01 for creating quality notifications or QA01 for creating inspection lots.
  Configuration Settings: The default status settings can often be found in the configuration settings of the Quality Management module. You may need access to the SPRO transaction to navigate to the relevant configuration paths.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to status settings. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.