How To Fix PFL_API002 - Input &2 and INSTANCE &3 values are not equal in parameter &1 -> restart

PFL_API002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFL_API - A1S/CTC-API Error Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Input &2 and INSTANCE &3 values are not equal in parameter &1 -> restart

What causes this issue?

The entered value for the profile parameter does not match the instance
value.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the instance value and then restart the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFL_API002 - Input &2 and INSTANCE &3 values are not equal in parameter &1 -> restart ?

  The SAP error message PFL_API002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the input values for a specific parameter in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) when there is an inconsistency in the configuration or data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that the input values for a parameter (denoted as &1) do not match the expected values for the input (&2) and the instance (&3). This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The parameter might be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to mismatched values.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not align with the expected format or values, causing the system to throw this error.
  Process Instance Issues: There may be issues with the specific instance of the process that is being executed, leading to discrepancies in the expected values.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple