You might encounter an issue when saving an object template for a container by using the Save to Objects pane option.​​​​ If the container includes a report object that uses a parameter, then the parameter might be duplicated with the same name as the existing one when you add the object template in a new or in the current page

You might encounter this issue when performing the following steps:

1. Create a new report that includes a Precision Container.
2. Add a drop-down list and a text object.
3. Create a new parameter based on a category data item and add it as a role for the drop-down list and the text object.
4. Save the report.
5. Select the Precision Container ► three dots menu ► Save to Objects pane.
6. Select Include Data items. The container is saved as an object template in the Objects pane.
7. Select the container and add it into a new page or to the current page.

Note: The parameter in the Data pane appears twice with the same name.

The expected result is that the parameter is duplicated but with a different name. Here is an example showing Country Parameter:

Click the Hot Fix tab in this note for a link to instructions about accessing and applying the software update.

Operating System and Release Information

Viya on Windows: An update for this issue is available for SAS Viya 3.5. For instructions on how to access and apply software updates, see the Updating Your SAS Viya software section in the SAS Viya 3.5 for Windows Deployment Guide at

Viya on Linux: An update for this issue is available for SAS Viya 3.5. For instructions on how to access and apply software updates, see the Updating Your SAS Viya software section in the SAS Viya 3.5 for Linux Deployment Guide at