How To Fix WER272 - Parameter with id &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Parameter with id &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER272 - Parameter with id &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WER272: Parameter with id &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a program or function module tries to access a parameter ID (parameter ID = PID) that is not defined in the system. Parameter IDs are used in SAP to store user-specific values (like default values for fields) in the user master record, so that these values can be automatically filled in input fields.
  If the parameter ID being referenced does not exist in the system's parameter ID table (usually table TPARA), or if it has not been maintained properly, the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Parameter IDs are maintained in transaction SU3 (User Profile) under the "Parameters" tab.
  The system uses parameter IDs to store and retrieve user-specific default values.
  When a program tries to read or write a parameter ID that is not defined in the system, it triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the parameter ID:
  
  Identify the parameter ID causing the error (the &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual parameter ID).
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE16N and check table TPARA for the parameter ID.
  
  
  
  Maintain the parameter ID if missing:
  
  If the parameter ID does not exist, it needs to be created and maintained in table TPARA.
  This is usually done by SAP Basis or a system administrator with appropriate authorizations.
  Use transaction SM30 to maintain the view V_TPARA or directly maintain table TPARA (not recommended without proper authorization).
  
  
  
  Check the program or customizing:
  
  If the parameter ID exists but the error still occurs, check the program or customizing that calls this parameter ID.
  Ensure that the parameter ID is correctly spelled and used.
  
  
  
  User parameter maintenance:
  
  After the parameter ID is created, users can maintain their own values for this parameter in transaction SU3 under the Parameters tab.
  
  
  
  Transport and consistency:
  
  If this parameter ID is part of a custom development, ensure it is transported properly across systems (Dev -> QA -> Prod).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Parameter IDs are used to store user-specific default values for fields, improving user experience by pre-filling fields.
  Table TPARA stores all parameter IDs and their descriptions.
  Transaction SU3 allows users to maintain their own parameter values.
  SAP Note or documentation related to parameter IDs might provide additional guidance.
  If this error occurs in standard SAP, check OSS notes or SAP support for patches or corrections.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WER272 Parameter with id &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Parameter ID referenced does not exist in table TPARA
  
  
  Solution
  Create/maintain the parameter ID in TPARA; check spelling and usage in programs/customizing
  
  
  Transaction
  SE16N (to check TPARA), SM30 (to maintain TPARA), SU3 (user parameter maintenance)
  
  
  Related Info
  Parameter IDs store user-specific default values; used in user master records
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to maintain parameter IDs or further troubleshooting, please provide the parameter ID causing the error or the context in which the error occurs.