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: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RZ10 for profile parameters) and check the parameter &1. Compare the default value with the current value.
  If the current value is incorrect, you may need to update it to match the default value or vice versa, depending on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Restart the System: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to restart the SAP system or the relevant application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Changes: 
  
  If the issue arose after a recent change, review the changes made to the configuration. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly and consistently across all environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific parameter to understand its implications and the correct values that should be set.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Errors: 
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Check system logs (e.g., SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.