How To Fix RIN101 - Profile variable '&1' has illegal value '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Profile variable '&1' has illegal value '&2'.

What causes this issue?

There is a profile variable with the name "<EX>abap/unicode_check</>",
which is important for the question, wether all ABAP sources are
required to fullfill the ABAP 6.10 Unicode enablement requirements.
The value of this profile parameter has to be "<EX>off</>" or "<EX>on
</>".

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?

Use report <DS:REPN.RSPFPAR>program RSPFPAR</> to check the value of
the parameter. Use transaction <DS:TRAN.RZ10>RZ10 (profile
maintainance)</> to correct the value if neccesary. If you modify a
profile, the application server has to be restarted after that.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN101 - Profile variable '&1' has illegal value '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message RIN101 indicates that a profile variable has been assigned an illegal value. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration settings, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or product configuration profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Assignment: The profile variable &1 is being assigned a value &2 that is not acceptable according to the defined constraints or allowed values in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a mismatch between the expected values for the profile variable and what is being provided in the configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the configuration might be corrupted or incorrectly set up, leading to the assignment of an illegal value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Review the allowed values for the profile variable in the configuration settings. Ensure that the value being assigned is valid.
  Correct the Configuration: If the value is indeed incorrect, update the configuration to use a valid value for the profile variable.
  Review Profile Settings: Go to the configuration profile settings and verify that all variables and their corresponding values are correctly defined.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace where the illegal value is being set and why it is not conforming to the expected values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the profile variable and its constraints.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) to manage and review configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RIN101 error and implement a solution to resolve it.