How To Fix BRAIN742 - Invalid input for variable "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Invalid input for variable "&1"

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1& is used as (&V2&) lower / (&V3&) upper interval in an
interval selection. This limit has the value &V4&..

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a different value for variable &V1&. If necessary, the value of
the other limit is calculated using another variable. In this case, you
can also change its value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN742 - Invalid input for variable "&1" ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN742, which states "Invalid input for variable '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user is trying to execute a query or report that includes a variable that has not been populated correctly or has received invalid input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value that does not match the expected format or range for the variable.
  Missing Values: The variable may require a selection that has not been provided, or the input is outside the permissible values.
  Variable Configuration: The variable might be configured incorrectly in the query definition or in the BW system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The input provided may not match the data type expected by the variable (e.g., entering a string when a number is expected).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the variable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: