How To Fix RSPLS470 - Key date variable &1 must not be ready for input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Key date variable &1 must not be ready for input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS470 - Key date variable &1 must not be ready for input ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS470, which states "Key date variable &1 must not be ready for input," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with queries that involve key date variables. This error indicates that the key date variable is set to be ready for input, but it should not be in that state for the specific query or context in which it is being used.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Configuration: The key date variable is configured to allow user input, but the query or report does not support this configuration.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it expects a fixed key date rather than a variable input.
  Data Source Restrictions: The underlying data source or InfoProvider may not support dynamic key date input.
  Query Properties: The properties of the query might not be set correctly to handle input variables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Settings:
  
  Go to the variable settings in the query designer and check the properties of the key date variable. Ensure that it is not set to "ready for input" if the query does not require user input for that variable.
  
  
  
  Modify Query Properties:
  
  If the query is designed to use a fixed key date, modify the query properties to reflect that. You can set the key date variable to a default value instead of allowing user input.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Review the overall design of the query to ensure that it aligns with the intended use of the key date variable. If user input is necessary, ensure that the query is designed to accommodate that.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure key date variables in queries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and that the key date variable behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW query design and variable management for a deeper understanding of how to handle key date variables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS470 error and ensure that your queries function correctly with the appropriate handling of key date variables.