How To Fix WPPERS101 - Parameters for user &1 could not be saved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPPERS - Personalization for Web Applications

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Parameters for user &1 could not be saved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPPERS101 - Parameters for user &1 could not be saved. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPPERS101 Parameters for user &1 could not be saved.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system is unable to save the personalization parameters or user-specific settings for the given user (&1 is a placeholder for the username). The reasons can include:
  
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient authorization to save parameters.
  Database or table lock: The relevant database table or entry is locked or inaccessible.
  Inconsistent or corrupted user parameters: The user parameters stored in the database might be corrupted.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If the system is in a transport or upgrade phase, saving parameters might be restricted.
  Parameter length or format issues: The parameters being saved exceed allowed length or have invalid format.
  Buffer or memory issues: System buffers or memory might be full or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to save parameters.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to see missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Table Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the user parameter tables (e.g., USR01, USR02, or related tables).
  Remove stale locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Clear or Reset User Parameters:
  
  Sometimes resetting the user parameters helps.
  Use transaction SU3 or SU01 to clear or reset parameters.
  Alternatively, delete the user parameters from the database table USR05 (user parameters table) carefully, if you have the authorization and after taking a backup.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Look for database or authorization errors around the time the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Parameter Length and Format:
  
  Ensure that the parameters being saved do not exceed allowed length.
  Validate the format of parameters if they are being set programmatically.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Transport Issues:
  
  Confirm that the system is not in a restricted mode (e.g., during transport or upgrade).
  Coordinate with Basis team if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WPPERS101.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU3 - Maintain Own User Parameters
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  SM21 - System Log
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  USR05 - User Parameters
  USR01 - User Master Record
  USR02 - Logon Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for WPPERS101 or related user parameter saving issues.
  Example: SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if found)
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.