How To Fix COM_IPC_UI008 - IPC: User parameter (&) is no longer valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IPC_UI - Message Texts from the UI Environment

• Message number: 008

• Message text: IPC: User parameter (&) is no longer valid

What causes this issue?

A user parameter was set which is no longer valid.
In spite of this, the setting was accepted.

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?

Replace your user parameter using this conversion table:
<NP><ZH>Old parameter New parameter</></>
<NP>SCE_UI_TRACE IPC_UI_CFG_TRACE</>
<NP>SCE_UI_DEBUG IPC_UI_CFG_DEBUG</>
<NP>SCE_UI_DESTINATION IPC_UI_CFG_DEST</>
<NP>SCE_UI_RESTRICTIONS IPC_UI_CSR_DEST</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IPC_UI008 - IPC: User parameter (&) is no longer valid ?

  The SAP error message COM_IPC_UI008 indicates that a user parameter specified in the system is no longer valid. This typically occurs in the context of Integrated Planning (IPC) when a user tries to access a planning function or transaction that relies on a user parameter that has been deleted, changed, or is otherwise invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted or Changed User Parameter: The user parameter that the system is trying to access has been deleted or modified in the backend.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles that affect the parameters assigned to the user.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the IPC or related modules that affect how user parameters are handled.
  Transport Issues: If the user parameter was transported from one system to another, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Parameters: Verify the user parameters assigned to the user in the system. You can do this by navigating to the user profile settings in SAP.
  Recreate or Update Parameters: If the user parameter is missing or invalid, recreate it or update it to ensure it is valid.
  Review User Roles: Check if there have been any changes to user roles or authorizations that might affect the parameters.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system configuration changes or transport issues that might have led to the invalid parameter.
  Check IPC Configuration: Review the IPC configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up and that all necessary parameters are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user parameters or SU53 (Authorization Check) to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Integrated Planning (IPC) for more details on user parameters and their configuration.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.