How To Fix PFL_API015 - Target value for parameter &1 matches current value (no change)

PFL_API015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Target value for parameter &1 matches current value (no change)

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PFL_API015 - Details

• The SAP error message PFL_API015 indicates that there is an attempt to change a parameter value to the same value it currently holds. This means that the target value for the specified parameter (&1) is identical to its current value, resulting in no actual change being made.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Change Attempted: The most straightforward cause is that the user or process is trying to set a parameter to its existing value, which is unnecessary.
  Incorrect Logic in Code: If this error arises from a custom program or script, it may be due to logic that does not correctly check for changes before attempting to update the parameter.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, this could be due to misconfiguration in the system where the intended change is not being reflected correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Parameter Values: Check the current value of the parameter and ensure that the intended new value is indeed different. If they are the same,