How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN015 - Exactly one industry sector has to be marked as the default

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Exactly one industry sector has to be marked as the default

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN015 - Exactly one industry sector has to be marked as the default ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN015 indicates that in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system, there is a requirement for exactly one industry sector to be marked as the default. This error typically arises when multiple industry sectors are defined, but none or more than one is set as the default.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Industry Sectors Defined: You may have defined multiple industry sectors in your system.
  No Default Set: None of the defined industry sectors is marked as the default.
  More than One Default: More than one industry sector is incorrectly marked as the default.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where industry sectors are defined. This is usually found under the customizing settings for SRM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Industry Sectors:
  
  Review the list of defined industry sectors. Ensure that you can see which sectors are currently set up.
  
  
  
  Set the Default Industry Sector:
  
  Identify the industry sector that you want to set as the default.
  Mark exactly one industry sector as the default. This is typically done by selecting the appropriate checkbox or option in the configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific instructions on managing industry sectors in SRM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the industry sector settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Consulting Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SRM for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN015 and ensure that your industry sector configuration is correct.