How To Fix /CDBASIS/MSG026 - Customizing parameter &1 is not valid or set up properly.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CDBASIS/MSG -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Customizing parameter &1 is not valid or set up properly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG026 - Customizing parameter &1 is not valid or set up properly. ?

  The SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG026 Customizing parameter &1 is not valid or set up properly typically indicates that a required customizing parameter in the SAP system is either not set, incorrectly configured, or does not exist. This can lead to issues in various functionalities, especially in modules that rely on specific configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Parameter: The parameter referenced by &1 is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Value: The parameter exists but has an invalid or incorrect value that does not meet the expected criteria.
  Transport Issues: The customizing settings may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the customizing parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Parameters:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG and navigate to the relevant section to check if the parameter is defined.
  You can also use transaction RZ11 to check the value of the parameter directly.
  
  
  
  Set or Correct the Parameter:
  
  If the parameter is missing, you may need to create it or set it up correctly based on the requirements of your business process.
  If the parameter exists but has an incorrect value, update it to the correct value as per the documentation or business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport request containing the customizing settings was successfully imported.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the import process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing parameters. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected values for the parameter.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a critical issue affecting business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  RZ11 - Profile Parameter Maintenance
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check if the parameter is related to a specific table)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the specific parameter or module.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the customizing parameter error in SAP.