How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM017 - Error while reading parameters; ID: '&1', ID_TYPE: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error while reading parameters; ID: '&1', ID_TYPE: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM017 - Error while reading parameters; ID: '&1', ID_TYPE: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM017 typically indicates an issue related to reading parameters in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message includes placeholders &1 and &2, which represent specific IDs and ID types that are causing the error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The parameters being referenced may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the IDs being referenced. This could happen if the data was not properly maintained or if there were issues during data migration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the parameters associated with the specified IDs.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the parameters for the specified ID and ID type are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data associated with the IDs is consistent and correctly maintained. You may need to check the relevant master data or transactional data.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the parameters. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. There may be known issues with solutions provided by SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SCMB or APO related transactions to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for SCM or APO to understand the parameters and their significance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM017.