How To Fix RSPLF004 - Variable &1 has to be restricted to a single value

RSPLF004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Variable &1 has to be restricted to a single value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF004 - Variable &1 has to be restricted to a single value ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF004 indicates that a variable (denoted as &1) in a query or report is expected to be restricted to a single value, but it currently has multiple values assigned to it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries that utilize variables for filtering data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The variable is set up to allow multiple selections, but the query or report requires a single value for processing.
  Incorrect Variable Settings: The variable might be configured incorrectly in the query definition or in the variable settings.
  User Input: The user may have selected multiple values when prompted for input, which is not allowed for that specific query.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Restrict to Single Value: Ensure that the variable is restricted to a single value. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the variable settings in the query designer to allow only single value selection.
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