How To Fix W0083 - Select one setting schema as standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Select one setting schema as standard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0083 - Select one setting schema as standard ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0083 - Select one setting schema as standard
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are working with setting schemas (e.g., in controlling, cost center accounting, or other configuration areas) and have not designated any one of the setting schemas as the standard (default) schema. SAP requires that exactly one setting schema be marked as the standard to ensure that the system knows which schema to use by default in processes or reports.
  
  Explanation:
  
  A setting schema is a collection of rules or settings that control how certain values (like cost allocations, assessments, or distributions) are processed.
  When multiple schemas exist, one must be flagged as the standard so that SAP can automatically select it when no other schema is specified.
  If none is set as standard, or if multiple are set as standard, the system issues this warning to prompt correction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the setting schemas you have created or maintained.
  Select exactly one schema to be the standard:
  
  In the configuration screen where you maintain setting schemas, there is usually a checkbox or indicator labeled "Standard" or "Default."
  Mark one schema as the standard by selecting this checkbox.
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  After this, the warning message W0083 should no longer appear.
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in modules like Controlling (CO), especially in areas such as Activity Type Planning, Cost Center Planning, or Assessment Cycles.
  The standard schema is used as a fallback or default in various calculations and postings.
  Always ensure that only one schema is marked as standard to avoid conflicts.
  If you want to change the standard schema later, simply deselect the current standard and select another one.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No setting schema marked as standard (or multiple marked).
  
  
  Effect
  SAP does not know which schema to use by default.
  
  
  Solution
  Mark exactly one setting schema as standard in configuration.
  
  
  Module
  Typically Controlling (CO) or related configuration areas.
  
  
  
  
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