How To Fix PFL_API005 - DEFAULT &2 and current &3 values are not equal in parameter &1 -> restart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

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

What causes this issue?

The DEFAULT value and the current value of the profile parameter are
different from the input 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?

Check the DEFAULT value and restart the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFL_API005 - DEFAULT &2 and current &3 values are not equal in parameter &1 -> restart ?

  The SAP error message PFL_API005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the default value and the current value of a parameter in the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuration settings or parameters that are expected to be consistent but are found to be different.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The error arises when the system checks a parameter (denoted as &1 in the message) and finds that its default value (&2) does not match the current value (&3). This can happen due to manual changes, incorrect configurations, or inconsistencies in the system settings.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: It may also indicate that the system configuration has not been properly set up or that there are discrepancies between different environments (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies if the transport did not include all necessary changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameter Settings: 
  
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