How To Fix KM688 - Too many variables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Too many variables

What causes this issue?

When you copy existing data to a plan, the system can only transfer a
limited number of variables to the so-called "rollup processor". The
selection criteria you entered contain too many variables.

System Response

The function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of variables by using groups instead of intervals
wherever possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM688 - Too many variables ?

  The SAP error message KM688 ("Too many variables") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query or a report that exceeds the allowed limit of variables. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a query in the BEx Query Designer or when executing a report that has too many input variables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Variable Limit: Each query or report has a predefined limit on the number of variables that can be used. If you exceed this limit, you will encounter the KM688 error.
  Complex Queries: Queries that involve multiple characteristics, filters, or selections can quickly reach the variable limit.
  User Input Variables: If a query is designed to allow user input for many parameters, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Variables: Review the query or report and try to reduce the number of