How To Fix ALVHT221 - Spool parameter contains errors ( &1 ) (request &2)

ALVHT221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALVHT - ALV: Messages Template Maintenance, Office Integration

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Spool parameter contains errors ( &1 ) (request &2)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to add a file delivered by an external rendering
component to the spool.
The system detected a parameter that contains errors.

System Response

The spool request is not correct and could not be created.

How to fix this error?

Change the print parameters and try again.
Specify a Postscript-enabled output device.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALVHT221 - Spool parameter contains errors ( &1 ) (request &2) ?

  The SAP error message ALVHT221 indicates that there are issues with the spool parameters for a specific request. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or invalid entries in the spool parameters that are being used for generating an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Spool Parameters: The spool parameters may contain invalid values or formats that the system cannot process.
  Missing Spool Configuration: The spool configuration might not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage spool requests.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the underlying system configuration related to spool management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ALVHT221 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Spool Parameters:
  
  Review the spool parameters being used in the report. Ensure that they are correctly defined and do not contain any invalid characters or formats.
  
  
  
  Review