How To Fix R7131 - Default value &1 set for the reference field

R7131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Default value &1 set for the reference field

What causes this issue?

The reference field for &V2& is not maintained, and the two
aggregations do not agree.

System Response

The default value &V1& is set for the reference field.

How to fix this error?

Check reference field &V1&. If this message appears when you are
checking or executing a query, check calculated key figure &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7131 - Default value &1 set for the reference field ?

  The SAP error message R7131, which states "Default value &1 set for the reference field," typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with reference fields in various modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is usually triggered when a required reference field is not filled in during a transaction or configuration process. Instead of leaving the field blank, SAP automatically assigns a default value (indicated by &1) to that field. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference field may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering a value in the reference field.
  System Defaults: The system may have predefined default values for certain fields, which can lead to this message if the user does not provide a specific value.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7131 error, consider the following