How To Fix MCW_AA_STR013 - Variable &1 is not of type multiple selection (Selection Options)

MCW_AA_STR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_STR - Message Class Allocation Strategies

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variable &1 is not of type multiple selection (Selection Options)

What causes this issue?

When defining the query that accesses data in SAP BW, you have to assign
a variable of the type Multiple Selection (Selection Options) to each
characteristic or free characteristic.

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?

Change the query in SAP BW then adjust the ERP Customizing in accordance
with the change to the query.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_STR013 - Variable &1 is not of type multiple selection (Selection Options) ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_STR013 indicates that a variable you are trying to use in a selection screen is not of the type "multiple selection" (Selection Options). This typically occurs when you are trying to use a variable that is expected to hold multiple values, but it is defined as a single value variable instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Definition: The variable in question is defined in a way that does not support multiple selections. For example, it might be defined as a single value or a simple data type rather than a table or a structure that can hold multiple entries.
  Incorrect Usage: The variable is being used in a context where multiple selections are expected, such as in a selection screen or a report that allows users to select multiple values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition: 
  
  Go to the variable definition in the relevant ABAP program or query.
  Ensure that the variable is defined as a multiple