Parameter ID is the SAP term that refers to setting a default value so that a particular field is automatically filled in for you. When the default value is filled in, you can still override it for a particular document or query. SAP does NOT provide Parameter IDs for all fields.
This document describes how to set your default values and how to determine if there is a Parameter ID for a particular field.
Via the SAP menu path: System > User profile > Own data
Or Execute transaction code SU3
You should now be on the "Maintain User Profile" screen:
Select the Parameters tab by clicking on it
You should be on the "Maintain User Profile" screen, "Parameters" tab:
The screen is sorted alphabetically, by the Parameter ID name.
You can insert new Parameter IDs in the blank fields at the bottom of the list. Scroll down, if necessary. Enter the Parameter ID name and the default value. The description will be populated when you press or click Enter.
Click the Save button to keep the new default values in your personal settings.
Note: If you key in a new Parameter ID and hit the Enter key before adding the "Parameter value," you may have to scroll up to find the correct line. Our Security Team has set a number of Parameter IDs for all users. In general, you should not change those settings.
At the end of this document you will see a list of Parameter IDs that you may want to use.
How to determine if there is a Parameter ID for a particular field
- On the screen, click in the field to place the cursor there.
- Press the F1 (Help) key.
- In the pop-up window that opens, click the circled Technical Information button
- Depending upon your settings, this window may look like the one below. The circled button with the hammer and wrench is "Technical Information."
- If there is a Parameter ID for the field, you will see it on the new pop-up window. If you don't see the words "Parameter ID," then there isn't one for that field.
List of Parameter IDs for Procurement Users
| Parameter ID | Value | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC | Req Rel Code | Purchase Requisition Release Code | Your requisition releasers will find this useful for ME54/ME55. |
| BUK | SSHE | Company code | |
| CAC | SSHE | Controlling area | |
| EKG | Your Purch group | Purchasing group | |
| EKO | LOCL | Purchasing organization | |
| EKO2 | LOCL | Purchasing Organization | |
| EVO | 1 | Default Values for Purchasing | |
| FAB | Your Plant Number | Purchase Order Release Code | PO release code in ME28 - your plant number |
| FEA | PR_FUNDS_CENTER | Characteristic name | Seen in T-Code CT11 |
| FIK | SSHE | FM: FM area | |
| FWS | USE | Currenty Unit | |
| GJR | 2007 | Fiscal year | If you use this, add an Outlook reminder to reset it for next year. |
| GR8 | (see note below) | File transfer DOWNLOAD path | |
| KAR | 32 | Class type | PR Release Strategy (CT11) |
| KGK | PURC | Vendor account group | |
| KPL | SSHE | Chart of accounts | |
| LAG | Your Value | Storage Location | Used in Inventory display transactions |
| WRK | Your Plant Number | Plant | Your Plant Number |
| ZGR* | Your Name | Goods Recipient | In Purchase reqs, the person and department to where the ordered items should be delivered |
| ZUP* | Your Department | Unloading Point |
Note: The Parameter ID GR8 (Great!?) sets the default download directory on your PC when you save files from SAP.
The system default is: C:\Documents and Settings\your id\SapWorkDir. You can use this Parameter ID to change that default path. When you set it with this Parameter ID, the length of the path is limited to forty characters.
In addition to this list, the Security Team has set Parameter ID values for all users. Don't change those values.
*Requisitioners should set the ZGR and ZUP parameters. Buyers or Purchasing Agents should not set them.