How To Fix ES214 - Enter a parameter ID

ES214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Enter a parameter ID

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

ES214 - Details

• The SAP error message ES214, which states "Enter a parameter ID," typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or function that requires a parameter ID to be set, but it has not been provided. Parameter IDs are used in SAP to store user-specific settings and preferences, allowing for a more personalized experience.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter ID: The user is trying to access a function that requires a specific parameter ID, but it has not been defined in the user profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured incorrectly, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required parameter.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the parameter ID may have been deleted or not assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Parameter ID:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs.
  If you know the required parameter ID, enter it in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check User