How To Fix EPRO118 - Save profile header before maintaining synthetic profile values

EPRO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Save profile header before maintaining synthetic profile values

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?

Save the profile header first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO118 - Save profile header before maintaining synthetic profile values ?

  The SAP error message EPRO118 ("Save profile header before maintaining synthetic profile values") typically occurs in the context of maintaining synthetic profiles in SAP systems, particularly when working with the Profile Management functionality.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to maintain or edit synthetic profile values without first saving the profile header. In SAP, synthetic profiles are used to aggregate various profile values, and the system requires that the header information is saved before any modifications can be made to the associated values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO118 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Profile Header: 
  
  Before attempting to maintain synthetic profile values, ensure that you have saved the profile header. This usually involves clicking the "Save" button or using the appropriate menu option to save the current state of the profile header.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: 
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the profile header are filled out correctly before saving. Missing required