How To Fix RSDME532 - Invalid Range Specified for &1 - Range Ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Invalid Range Specified for &1 - Range Ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME532 - Invalid Range Specified for &1 - Range Ignored ?

  The SAP error message RSDME532 "Invalid Range Specified for &1 - Range Ignored" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a report that involves a selection range that is not valid. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect data types, invalid values, or ranges that do not make sense in the context of the data being queried.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The range specified may not match the data type of the characteristic. For example, if you are trying to filter a numeric field with a string value.
  Out of Bounds Values: The values specified in the range may be outside the permissible limits for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the values in the range may not be correct (e.g., date formats).
  Non-existent Values: The values specified in the range do not exist in the underlying data.
  Logical Errors: The logical conditions specified in the range may not be valid (e.g., start value is greater than end value).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the values you are using in the range match the data type of the characteristic. For example, if the characteristic is numeric, ensure you are not using string values.
  Validate Values: Check the values you are using in the range to ensure they are valid and exist in the data. You can do this by running a query without any filters to see the available values.
  Correct Format: Make sure that the format of the values is correct. For example, if you are filtering by date, ensure that the date format matches the expected format in SAP.
  Adjust Ranges: If you are using ranges, ensure that the start value is less than or equal to the end value.
  Review Query Design: If you are using a query designer, review the query design to ensure that the ranges are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the query in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRT for executing queries or BEx Query Designer for designing queries).
  Data Source: Check the underlying data source to ensure that it is correctly populated and that the values you are trying to filter on are present.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW queries and data modeling for best practices on defining ranges and filters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.