How To Fix R1032 - Value &1 is Invalid for indicator 'Display initial screen'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Value &1 is Invalid for indicator 'Display initial screen'

What causes this issue?

This is a program error.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1032 - Value &1 is Invalid for indicator 'Display initial screen' ?

  The SAP error message R1032, which states "Value &1 is Invalid for indicator 'Display initial screen'," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a particular setting in the SAP system. This error is often related to the settings for how initial screens are displayed in certain transactions or reports.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The value set for the indicator 'Display initial screen' is not valid. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect value, or a value that is not recognized by the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the display settings correctly.
  User Parameters: The user-specific settings or parameters may have been incorrectly set, leading to this error when trying to access a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and verify the settings for the 'Display initial screen' indicator.
  Ensure that the value assigned to this indicator is valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Review User Parameters:
  
  Check the user parameters for the affected user. You can do this by going to the user profile (transaction SU01) and reviewing the parameters set for the user.
  Look for any parameters related to the display settings and correct them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, debug the code to identify where the invalid value is being set or passed.
  Ensure that the program is handling the display settings correctly and that it is using valid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or report you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check specific transaction codes related to the configuration or the program that is generating the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R1032 error in your SAP system.