How To Fix HH017 - Change the SAP instance profile

HH017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Change the SAP instance profile

What causes this issue?

The value of SAP profile parameter 'rdisp/wp_auto_restart' has been
set too small. This parameter should be at least 3600
(specified in seconds, i.e. 1 hour).
The SAP profile parameter 'rdisp/wp_auto_restart' defines the period
in which dialog work processes (and also background work processes as
of version 3.1G) can be started up automatically (to clean up the
SAP statement cache).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the value of 'rdisp/wp_auto_restart' to at least 3600 in the SAP
profile using the R/3 profile maintenance transaction.

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

CAUTION: The change only becomes active when the R/3 instance is
started up.
Also look at the detailed Note 53050.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH017 - Change the SAP instance profile ?

  The SAP error message HH017, which states "Change the SAP instance profile," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the instance profile of an SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during system startup, when trying to change system parameters, or when performing certain administrative tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error HH017 usually indicates that the instance profile does not contain the necessary parameters or that the parameters are incorrectly set. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the instance are not defined in the profile.
  Incorrect Values: The values set for certain parameters may not be valid or appropriate for the current system configuration.
  Profile Not Loaded: The instance profile may not be loaded correctly, or there may be issues with the profile file itself.
  Changes Not Saved: Recent changes to the instance profile may not have been saved or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH017 error, you can