How To Fix KY219 - If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 219

• Message text: If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable)

What causes this issue?

These two fields are linked to one another (compound characteristics).
This means that specifying dependent field &V1& is only useful if you
have already specified the other field. For &V1&, you specified a value
for a variable with a mandatory entry. The superior characteristic &V2&
was defined as a variable with an optional entry which has not yet been
specified.

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?

Specify characteristic &V2&. There are two ways of specifying
characteristic &V2&:
by entering a fixed value or
by entering a variable which requires a mandatory entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY219 - If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable) ?

  The SAP error message KY219 typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves cost center accounting or profit center accounting. This error indicates that there is a requirement to specify certain parameters, and if one parameter is provided, the other must also be specified.
  Cause:
  The error message KY219 is triggered when:
  
  You have specified a variable or fixed value for one parameter (e.g., a cost center or profit center) but have not provided the corresponding required parameter.
  The system expects both parameters to be filled in order to process the request correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY219 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Parameters: Review the parameters you have entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that if you have specified one parameter (e.g., a cost center), you also provide the corresponding required parameter (e.g., a profit center).
  
  
  Provide Mandatory Variables: If the report or transaction requires mandatory variables, make sure to fill in all required fields. This may include fixed values or other variables that are necessary for the execution of the report.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation or help text associated with the specific transaction or report you are using. This can provide insights into which parameters are mandatory and how they should be filled.
  
  
  Test with Different Values: If you are unsure about the values to enter, try running the report with different combinations of parameters to identify which ones are causing the issue.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the parameters you are trying to specify.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message KY219.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By ensuring that all required parameters are specified correctly, you should be able to resolve the KY219 error and successfully execute your report or transaction.