How To Fix KY222 - If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or variable)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

• Message text: If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or 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 an optional entry. You have not yet specified
&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 &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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY222 - If you specify &, you must specify & (fixed value or variable) ?

  The SAP error message KY222 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 both a fixed value and a variable when using certain parameters in a report or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error message KY222 arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires both a fixed value and a variable for a specific field, but you have only provided one of them.
  The system expects a combination of parameters to be filled out to ensure that the report or transaction can be processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY222 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Review the fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that if you have specified a variable (e.g., a cost center or internal order), you also provide the corresponding fixed value (e.g., a specific cost element or period).
  
  
  Provide Required Parameters: If the system requires both a fixed value and a variable, make sure to fill in both fields appropriately. For example, if you are using a variable for a cost center, ensure that you also specify a fixed value for the cost element.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using. This can provide insights into the required parameters and their expected formats.
  
  
  Check Customizations: If your organization has customized the SAP system, check with your SAP support team or functional consultant to understand if there are any specific configurations that might be affecting the input requirements.
  
  
  Test with Different Values: If you are unsure about the values to input, try testing with different combinations of fixed values and variables to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on how to handle it.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY222 error and successfully execute your desired transaction or report in SAP.