How To Fix BS_ANLY_OP_BIA001 - Only single values are allowed for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_OP_BIA - Administration of Operational BIA

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Only single values are allowed for &1

What causes this issue?

You entered a selection condition for <(>&<)>V1& which is neither
a single value nor a list of single values.

System Response

For <DS:DE.BSANLY_OP_BIA_PARTITION_FLD>partition criteria</>, InfoSet
parameters, and pure selection fields, only single values are allowed.

How to fix this error?

Enter only single values.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_ANLY_OP_BIA001 - Only single values are allowed for &1 ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_OP_BIA001 indicates that a certain operation or function is expecting a single value for a specific parameter (denoted as &1), but multiple values have been provided instead. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) queries, where certain filters or selections are restricted to single values.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected multiple values for a characteristic or key figure that only allows a single value.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it expects a single value for a certain input variable, but the user interface allows for multiple selections.
  Parameter Configuration: The configuration of the parameter in the query or report may not be set to allow multiple values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selections: Review the selections made in the query or report. Ensure that only a single value is selected for the parameter that is causing the error.
  Modify Query Design: If you have access to the query design, consider modifying it to allow multiple selections if that is appropriate for your use case.
  Parameter Settings: If you are an administrator or have access to the backend, check the settings for the parameter in the query definition. Change the settings to allow multiple values if necessary.
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly use the query and the limitations of certain parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP BW or BI may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Business Intelligence or Business Warehouse for more details on query design and parameter settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the BS_ANLY_OP_BIA001 error effectively.