How To Fix R9037 - Enter the variable type

R9037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Enter the variable type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9037 - Enter the variable type ?

  The SAP error message R9037 "Enter the variable type" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or modify a query or a variable, and the system requires you to specify the type of variable you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to create a variable without specifying its type (e.g., selection variable, text variable, etc.).
  The system expects a variable type to be defined for the operation you are performing, but it is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9037 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the area where you are defining or modifying the variable (e.g., in the Query Designer or in the variable maintenance screen).
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate variable type from the available options.
  
  
  
  Select Variable Type:
  
  When creating a new variable, you should see options for different types of variables (e.g., selection