How To Fix M_RSAO103 - Variable values of &1 could not be submitted and have been discarded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_RSAO - Analysis Office Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Variable values of &1 could not be submitted and have been discarded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_RSAO103 - Variable values of &1 could not be submitted and have been discarded ?

  The SAP error message M_RSAO103 indicates that there was an issue with the variable values for a selection variant in a report or query. Specifically, it means that the variable values for the specified variable (denoted by &1) could not be submitted and have been discarded. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes where variables are used to filter or control the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Variable Values: The values provided for the variable may not be valid or may not meet the criteria defined for that variable.
  Missing Values: Required values for the variable may not have been provided, leading to the inability to process the request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the variable.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the data source or the configuration of the variable itself.
  Variable Type Mismatch: The type of data being submitted may not match the expected type for the variable (e.g., submitting a string when a number is expected).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variable Configuration: Review the configuration of the variable in the selection variant to ensure it is set up correctly and that the expected values are valid.
  Provide Valid Values: Ensure that the values being submitted for the variable are valid and meet any defined criteria.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the data related to the variable.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the error occurs and what values are being passed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the variable and its expected values.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to reporting and variable management, such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSO1 (Create InfoObject).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M_RSAO103 error and implement a solution to resolve it.