How To Fix URL_GEN_MSGS017 - Passed parameter &1 is already contained in the URL

URL_GEN_MSGS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: URL_GEN_MSGS - Messages for URL Generation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Passed parameter &1 is already contained in the URL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message URL_GEN_MSGS017 - Passed parameter &1 is already contained in the URL ?

  The SAP error message URL_GEN_MSGS017 indicates that a parameter you are trying to pass in a URL is already included in the URL. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are generating URLs dynamically, such as in web applications or when using SAP Fiori apps.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to add a parameter to a URL that already exists in that URL. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate parameters being added in the code.
  Logic errors in the URL generation process.
  Incorrect handling of query parameters when constructing the URL.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check URL Construction Logic: Review the code where the URL is being constructed. Ensure that you are not adding the same parameter multiple times.
  
  
  Parameter Validation: Before appending parameters to the URL, check if the parameter already exists. If it does, you can either skip adding it or update its value.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to