How To Fix DU217 - The system parameter & & is not maintained in table T2420

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 217

• Message text: The system parameter & & is not maintained in table T2420

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain <DS:TRAN.SM31>System parameter in T2420</> &v1& &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU217 - The system parameter & & is not maintained in table T2420 ?

  The SAP error message DU217 indicates that a specific system parameter is not maintained in the table T2420. This table is used to store various system parameters that are essential for the configuration and operation of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system tries to access a parameter that is expected to be defined in the T2420 table, but it is either missing or not properly configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The parameter has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Parameter Name: The parameter name being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the parameter was supposed to be transported from another system and the transport did not occur successfully, it may not exist in the target system.
  System Upgrade or Migration: Changes during an upgrade or migration may have led to the parameter being removed or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DU217 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Name: Verify that the parameter name referenced in the error message is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  Maintain the Parameter:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section where the parameter should be maintained.
  If you know the specific parameter, you can also directly access the T2420 table using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the parameter exists.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Parameter:
  
  If the parameter is indeed missing, you may need to add it manually. This typically requires appropriate authorization and knowledge of what value should be set for the parameter.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the parameter was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the parameter was included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific parameter for guidance on what values are acceptable and how to configure it.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical parameter affecting system functionality.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T2420: This table contains system parameters and their values. You can view it using transaction SE11 or SE16.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11, SE16, and ST22 (for dumps) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific parameter or the DU217 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DU217 error message in your SAP system.