How To Fix AH222 - Control parameter &1 of variant &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Control parameter &1 of variant &2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The control parameter has an invalid value.

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?

Use extended possible entries (F4) for the entry.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH222 - Control parameter &1 of variant &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message AH222 indicates that there is an issue with a control parameter in a variant. This error typically arises when a variant used in a report or program has an invalid or incorrect control parameter setting. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Control Parameter: The control parameter specified in the variant does not exist or is not valid for the report or program being executed.
  Changes in Program/Report: If the underlying program or report has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed), the existing variants may become invalid.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have the correct settings or parameters in the target system.
  User Authorization: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the control parameters defined in the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Open the variant in question and verify the control parameters. Ensure that they are correctly defined and valid for the report.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant: 
  
  If the variant is found to be invalid, consider recreating it from scratch with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Program Changes: 
  
  If the program has been modified, check the documentation or consult with the development team to understand the changes and update the variant accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report and access the specified control parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation: 
  
  If the variant was transported, validate that all necessary objects and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs.
  SE93: For checking transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or report you are working with. This can provide insights into similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or program to understand the expected parameters and their valid values.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AH222 error and implement a solution to resolve it.