How To Fix EMDUS518 - Profile parameter must be first parameter

EMDUS518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Profile parameter must be first parameter

What causes this issue?

The input parameter with the number <ZH>01</> does not have parameter
category '03' (<DS:DE.E_PROFILE>Profile</>), even though this is
obligatory (see <DS:DE.E_MDUSPARCATIN>Input Parameter Category</>).

System Response

The system has created the mandatory parameter <ZH>03</> (Profile).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMDUS518 - Profile parameter must be first parameter ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS518 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a profile parameter in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that a profile parameter must be the first parameter in the configuration file or command line.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A profile parameter is not placed in the correct position in the configuration file (e.g., instance profile, default profile, etc.).
  There may be a syntax error or misconfiguration in the profile file.
  The system is trying to read parameters in an incorrect order, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMDUS518 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Open the relevant profile file (e.g., instance profile, default profile) using transaction code RZ10 or directly in the file system.
  Ensure that all profile parameters are correctly defined and that the profile parameters are listed in the correct order, with the required parameters at the beginning.
  
  
  
  Correct Parameter Order:
  
  Make sure that