Message type: E = Error
Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation
Message number: 221
Message text: If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable)
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 an
entry for a variable with a mandatory entry. You have not yet specified
superior characteristic &V2&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Specify characteristic &V2&. There are two ways fo specifying &V2&:
by entering a fixed value or
by entering a variable which requires a mandatory entry.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KY221
- If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or mandatory variable) ?The SAP error message KY221 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 when executing a report or transaction, and it usually involves the use of fixed values or mandatory variables.
Cause: The error message KY221 arises when: You are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific input parameters. You have specified one parameter (e.g., a variable or a selection criterion) but have not provided the corresponding mandatory parameter that is required for the execution. The system expects a fixed value or another mandatory variable to be specified alongside the first one.
Solution: To resolve the KY221 error, follow these steps: Review Input Parameters: Check the input fields in the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that you have filled in all required fields. Identify Mandatory Variables: Look
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