How To Fix KY220 - 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: 220

• 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. You entered a fixed value for
field &V1&. You have not yet specified superior characteristic &V2&.

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 using a variable which requires a mandatory entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY220 - If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable) ?

  The SAP error message KY220 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a requirement to specify certain parameters or variables in a report or transaction, and if one is specified, the other must also be provided.
  Cause:
  The error message KY220 arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires both a fixed value and a mandatory variable.
  You have specified one of these parameters (either the fixed value or the mandatory variable) but not the other, which leads to the inconsistency that triggers the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY220 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Parameters: Review the parameters you have entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that if you have specified a fixed value, you also provide the corresponding mandatory variable.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the documentation or help text for the specific report or transaction you are using. This can provide insights into which parameters are required and how they should be filled out.
  
  
  Adjust Your Input: If you find that you have only entered one of the required parameters, go back and enter the missing parameter. For example, if you specified a cost center, ensure that you also specify the relevant controlling area or any other mandatory variable.
  
  
  Test with Different Values: If you are unsure about the values to enter, try using different combinations of fixed values and mandatory variables to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues or SAP Support: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to colleagues who may have experience with the specific report or transaction. Alternatively, you can contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to cost accounting, 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 KY220 error. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the KY220 error in SAP.