How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ015 - Variable value &1 is illegal

BW_BICS_EQ015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Variable value &1 is illegal

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BW_BICS_EQ015 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ015, which states "Variable value &1 is illegal," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query is executed with a variable that has been defined but is not being populated with a valid value. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Variable Value: The value being passed to the variable does not meet the criteria defined for that variable. This could be due to incorrect formatting, an out-of-range value, or a value that does not exist in the master data.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The variable may be linked to a characteristic that does not have corresponding master data entries. If the variable is expecting a value that is not present in the data source, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Variable Settings: The variable may be incorrectly configured in the query definition. For example,