How To Fix VN370 - Parameter/ID only useful in connection with program or transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Parameter/ID only useful in connection with program or transaction

What causes this issue?

Parameter and ID specify the SET/GET parameter for processing the mail.
They will only be effective if the processing itself, that is a
transaction code or a program name, is specified.

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?

If you enter one or more 'parameter'/'ID' pairs, specify the
transaction code or the program name. If you do not want mail
processing, leave all fields in this block blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN370 - Parameter/ID only useful in connection with program or transaction ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN370 – Parameter/ID only useful in connection with program or transaction
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a Parameter ID (also called Parameter/ID) in the SAP user master record or in a transaction without specifying the associated program or transaction code. Parameter IDs are used to automatically fill fields in transactions, but they must be linked to a specific program or transaction to be effective.
  In other words, the system expects that the Parameter ID is relevant only when used in the context of a particular program or transaction. If you try to assign or use a Parameter ID without this linkage, the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Parameter IDs are used to store default values for screen fields.
  They are maintained in the user master record (transaction SU01) under the Parameters tab.
  Each Parameter ID is valid only for certain programs or transactions.
  If you enter a Parameter ID without specifying the program or transaction, or if the Parameter ID is not valid for the program/transaction you are using, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Parameter ID usage:
  
  Verify that the Parameter ID you are trying to use is valid for the program or transaction you are working with.
  You can check the documentation or SAP standard tables (e.g., TPARA) to see which Parameter IDs are valid for which programs/transactions.
  
  
  
  Specify the program or transaction:
  
  When maintaining Parameter IDs in the user master record (SU01), ensure that the Parameter ID is linked to the correct program or transaction.
  If you are setting parameters programmatically, make sure to specify the program or transaction context.
  
  
  
  Remove or correct invalid Parameter IDs:
  
  If a Parameter ID is not applicable or incorrectly assigned, remove it or replace it with a valid one.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or OSS notes:
  
  Sometimes, custom programs or specific SAP modules have their own Parameter IDs. Check relevant SAP notes or documentation for guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: Used to maintain user master records and assign Parameter IDs.
  Table TPARA: Contains Parameter IDs and their descriptions.
  Parameter IDs help improve user efficiency by pre-filling fields based on user preferences.
  This error is a safeguard to prevent incorrect or meaningless Parameter ID assignments.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Parameter ID used without linking to a program or transaction.
  Solution: Link the Parameter ID to the correct program or transaction or remove invalid Parameter IDs.
  Check: User master record parameters, program/transaction validity, and SAP documentation.
  
  
  If you need help identifying valid Parameter IDs for your specific transaction or program, please provide the transaction code or program name, and I can assist further.