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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Spool Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration settings for the spool. Ensure that the output devices and spool settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to create and manage spool requests. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test with Default Settings:
  
  If possible, try running the report with default spool settings to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is related to specific custom settings.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look for any system errors or logs that might provide additional context about the issue. You can check transaction SM21 (System Log) for any relevant error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on spool management and ALV reporting.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ALVHT221 error in your SAP system.