An apparatus includes an analysis unit configured to analyze a content of change in a print setting when a change in the print setting is set between pages of print data, a determination unit configured to determine whether there is a discrepancy in a relationship between the content of change in the print setting and the associated pages of the print data, and a notification unit configured to notify a warning indicating the change to a user if it is determined that there is a discrepancy in the relationship between the content of change in the print setting and the associated pages of the print data.