How To Fix CY178 - Please select one version of the variable overview

CY178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Please select one version of the variable overview

What causes this issue?

When you select a variant for the variable overview, you either have to
enter its name or mark one of the available variants with an "X".
If you have marked several, or entered one and selected another, the
selection is no longer unique.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY178 - Please select one version of the variable overview ?

  The SAP error message CY178, which states "Please select one version of the variable overview," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or reports that involve variables. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select a specific version of a variable before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Versions of Variables: The error arises when there are multiple versions of a variable defined in the query or report, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Missing Selection: The user has not made a selection for the variable, which is mandatory for the execution of the query.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the variables in the query definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Version: When prompted with the error, check the variable selection screen and ensure that you select one version of the variable. This may involve choosing from a