How To Fix SELTOOL724 - Selection list box number &1 already has a standard value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SELTOOL - Messages for Selection Tool

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Selection list box number &1 already has a standard value

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain a selection criterion as a default value for
dropdown box number &V1& of the selection critieria.
However, you already selected a criterion as a default value for this
dropdown box.

System Response

It is not possible to maintain a default value.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain a new default value, first delete the old
default value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SELTOOL724 - Selection list box number &1 already has a standard value ?

  The SAP error message SELTOOL724 indicates that there is an issue with a selection list box in a report or transaction where a standard value has already been assigned to a specific selection box number. This typically occurs when you attempt to set a standard value for a selection box that already has one defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to assign a standard value to a selection list box that already has a standard value set. In SAP, each selection box can only have one standard value at a time, and attempting to assign a second one leads to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Standard Values: Review the selection screen definition in your report or transaction to see if a standard value is already assigned to the selection box in question. You can do this by looking at the code where the selection screen is defined.
  
  
  Remove or Modify Existing Standard Value: If you find that a standard value is already set for the selection box, you can either:
  
  Remove the existing standard value if it is not needed.
  Modify the existing standard value if you need to change it to a different value.
  
  
  
  Use Different Selection Box: If you need to keep both standard values, consider using a different selection box number for the new standard value.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates in Code: Ensure that there are no duplicate assignments in your code that might be causing the error. Look for any logic that might be unintentionally trying to set the standard value multiple times.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the report or transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the selection box behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Selection Screen Definition: In ABAP, selection screens are defined using the SELECTION-SCREEN statement. Each selection box can be defined with a specific number, and standard values can be set using the DEFAULT keyword.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on selection screens and how to manage standard values.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, you can use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the standard value is being set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SELTOOL724 error and ensure that your selection screen functions correctly.