How To Fix >6170 - No parameter ID defined for activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No parameter ID defined for activity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6170 - No parameter ID defined for activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message "6170 No parameter ID defined for activity &1" typically indicates that there is a missing parameter ID for a specific activity in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction or when a program is trying to access a parameter that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter ID: The most common cause is that the parameter ID for the specified activity has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the parameter ID is not linked to the activity.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the necessary parameters set up, leading to this error when trying to perform certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Parameter ID:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the "Parameters" tab to see if the required parameter ID is missing.
  If it is missing, you can add the necessary parameter ID and its value.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check if the parameter ID is correctly defined for the activity in question.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the parameter IDs are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Profile Review:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles and authorizations to access the activity.
  If necessary, update the user profile to include the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for the specific activity to understand what parameter IDs are required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activity associated with the parameter ID.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "6170 No parameter ID defined for activity &1" in SAP.