Maintaining Profile Parameters

Profile parameters are used in the SAP system to control basic technical settings that
are required to start the system. For example, you can use parameters to specify
the number of work processes a system should have or the required minimum
number of characters in a user password.
Profile parameters are stored in three different profiles:
Start profile
This profile defines the name of the system and which SAP services are
started.
Default profile
This profile contains all parameters that must be identical for all instances of
the system.
Instance profile
This profile determines the detailed configuration of a specific instance. This
makes it possible to have different configurations for individual application
servers (or instances) that are intended for different tasks.
The profiles are loaded in the sequence given in the preceding list at startup.
The profiles are saved as files at the operating system level. They are located in the
directory /usrlsapi<System-ID>ISYS/profiles.
These profiles may only be changed in Transaction RZ10 (System Profiles), and must
not be changed at the operating system level. You should only edit the files directly as an
emergency measure if the system cannot be started after a change.
Changes to profile parameters are critical for system operation, and must only be
carried out by administrators. If a parameter is set incorrectly, it may no longer be
possible to start the SAP system. Only change a value for a specific purpose, and
be very sure of what you want to change and why.
Before you change system profiles, make sure that you have a current backup copy of the
system profile files. This backup copy may be your only hope if a profile change means
you can no longer start the SAP system.

Follow these steps to maintain profile parameters:

1. Enter Transaction "RZ10" in the command field, and press the Enter key
(or select the menu option TOOLS • CCM$ • CONFIGURATION • RZ10- SYSTEM
PROFILE).
2. Enter the relevant system profile in the PROFILE field, or use the input help to
select it.
3. Three options are already available in the EDIT PROFILES area:
.,. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA: This option is not a maintenance option. Instead, it is
used to change the file name if you need to change the profile.
" BASIC MAINTENANCE: In this mode, you can define buffers, work processes, and
directories in the system profiles. You can also specify which SAP components
are to be started in start profiles (for example, message server, application
server, SNA gateway). This type of maintenance protects most profile parameters from
being changed by potentially incorrect settings.
" EXTENDED MAINTENANCE: This mode enables full access to all profile
parameters.

Select the EXTENDED MAINTENANCE option, and click on CHANGE.

4. Position the cursor on the row below the new row you want to be inserted with
the profile parameter. Click the CREATE PARAMETER button ( 0) to create the
parameter.

5. Enter the name of the new parameter in the PARAMETER NAME field, and press
the Enter key.

6. The SAP default value of the parameters is displayed under UNSUBSTJTUTEO

DEFAULT VALUE. Enter the desired value in the PARAMETER VALUE field. Under
COMMENT, enter the reason for the change for documentation purposes. When
you've finished, click on COPY.
Use Transaction RZ11 (Maintain Profile Parameters) to display the profile parameters
that are available in the system. You can display detailed parameter documentation in
this transaction.

7. The system enters your user ID and the current date in the comment field. This
feature allows you to keep track of which persons have made profile changes at
which times. A message is also displayed to confirm that the changes have been
applied. Choose BACK

8. You are then returned automatically to the list of profile parameters. The new
parameter has been added to the list. Click on COPY.

9. A message is displayed at the bottom of the screen to confirm that the profile
has been changed. Click on BACK
10. On the EDIT PROFILES screen, click on SAVE

11 . Choose YES to confirm activation of the profile.

12. Click on CONTINUE(.YES)

13. Choose CONTINUE

14. The following screen only appears if you've configured operation modes. If
it is displayed, click on YES, and examine the check log closely. Then choose
BACK
15. The Edit PROFILES initial screen is displayed. Note that the version number of
the profile has now changed.

Your change to the parameter file has been saved at the operating system level.
When maintaining profiles. you normally need to restart the SAP application server
for your changes to become effective.
Interview Q & A

FOLLOWING THE RECENT UPGRADE OF KERNEL 6.20 TO 6.40, WE RECEIVED SEVERAL

WARNING PARAMETERS WHILE PERFORMING A TRANSPORT. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
ABOUT THE WARNING PARAMETERS IF EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE IN ORDER ON SAP
T-CODE STMS?
A: TPPARAM parameters can be removed.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE PROFILE PARAMETER AT THE OS LEVEL? WHICH IS BETTER,
AND WHY?
A: Yes, can modify the profile parameter at the OS level. It is not advised.
Can u tell me some of the password-related parameters?
A: Password-related parameters are:

login/min_password_lng (Defines minimum length for password)

login/min_password_digits
login/password_expiration_time
These are the principle parameters – which can be maintained via RZ10
(OR)
You can go to t-code se16
Write login/* and enter … then you will obtain all login parameters
Here there is no need of remembering.
How to convert the number of work process at OS level and How to analysis the state of
work process at OS level?
A: Go to rz10 t-code that is used for (profile parameters)take the Instant profile and Extend
the maintenance display hit on change icon button. It aapperas the list of parameters
changes the parameters by (copy) go back and again(copy)go back and save after that bring
down SAP Console management and bring up so that we can see the change in the
parameters in the work process