How To Fix W0019 - One key figure category must be maintained as a default

W0019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 019

• Message text: One key figure category must be maintained as a default

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0019 - One key figure category must be maintained as a default ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W0019 - One key figure category must be maintained as a default
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you are working with key figure categories (often in the context of planning layouts, reports, or InfoProvider definitions) and have not designated any one of the key figure categories as the default category. SAP requires that exactly one key figure category be marked as the default to ensure proper processing and display of key figures.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Key figure categories are used to group key figures logically.
  One of these categories must be flagged as the default so that SAP knows which category to use when no specific category is selected.
  If none is set as default, or if multiple are set as default, the system issues this warning.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the key figure categories in your configuration or planning layout.
  Set exactly one key figure category as the default:
  Go to the transaction or customizing node where key