How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY005 - Filter parameter &1 not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Filter parameter &1 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY005 - Filter parameter &1 not valid ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY005 with the description "Filter parameter &1 not valid" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or when dealing with background jobs and task scheduling. This error indicates that a filter parameter specified in a configuration or job definition is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Filter Parameter: The filter parameter specified does not exist or is misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the task or job may not be set up correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the software and the expected parameters.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the task may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified filter parameter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Filter Parameter: Verify that the filter parameter specified in the configuration is correct. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and that it exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for the task or job to ensure that all parameters are set correctly and that there are no missing values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific task or job to understand the valid filter parameters and their expected values.
  Update Software: If there is a version mismatch, consider updating your SAP system to the latest version or applying relevant patches.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations to access the filter parameters.
  Test with Default Values: If possible, try running the task with default or known valid filter parameters to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.