How To Fix W0153 - Error in maintaining the default reason

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Error in maintaining the default reason

What causes this issue?

You incorrectly maintained the default reason for variances in proof of
delivery.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain one reason only for "+" and "-".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0153 - Error in maintaining the default reason ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0153 - Error in maintaining the default reason
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W0153 typically occurs when there is an issue while maintaining or setting the default reason for a particular transaction or configuration in SAP. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of reasons in the customizing settings.
  Attempting to assign a default reason that does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Missing or inconsistent entries in the reason codes table.
  Authorization issues preventing the user from maintaining or changing the default reason.
  Data inconsistencies or transport issues where the reason codes are not properly transported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W0153 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Reason Codes Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG path where the reason codes are maintained. For example, in Sales and Distribution (SD), it might be under:
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Returns -> Return Reasons
  Verify that the reason codes exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Default Reason Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the default reason you are trying to maintain or assign is valid and active.
  Check if the default reason is assigned correctly in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain or change the default reason.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction codes like SM30 or SE16 to inspect the relevant tables (e.g., T686 for reason codes).
  If inconsistencies are found, correct them or re-import the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the reason codes were recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and the customizing is activated.
  Re-transport or manually activate the customizing if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to message W0153.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SM30 - Table/View Maintenance
  SE16 or SE16N - Data Browser
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Common Tables:
  
  T686 - Reason Codes (example for SD returns)
  Other module-specific tables depending on where the reason codes are maintained.
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  This error is common in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or QM (Quality Management) where reason codes are used for returns, cancellations, or quality notifications.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more precise guidance.