How To Fix RSPLS476 - Key date variable &1 delivered no value during replacement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Key date variable &1 delivered no value during replacement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS476 - Key date variable &1 delivered no value during replacement ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS476 indicates that a key date variable (denoted as &1) did not return any value during the replacement process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, especially when using variables in queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Configuration: The key date variable may not be properly configured. It might not have a default value or the logic to derive a value is not set correctly.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified key date in the InfoProvider or the underlying data source.
  User Input: If the variable is set to require user input and the user does not provide a valid date, it will result in this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified key date.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not handle the absence of a value for the key date variable properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Settings:
  
  Go to the variable settings in the query designer and ensure that the key date variable is configured correctly.
  Ensure that it has a default value or that it is set to allow user input.
  
  
  
  Data Check:
  
  Verify that there is data available for the key date in the InfoProvider. You can do this by running a simple report or query without the variable to see if data exists for the expected date.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the variable requires user input, ensure that users are aware of the need to provide a valid date when executing the query.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have access to the data for the specified key date.
  
  
  
  Query Logic:
  
  Review the query logic to ensure it can handle cases where the key date variable does not return a value. You may need to implement error handling or default values in the query design.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the query with different scenarios to ensure that it behaves as expected when the key date variable is populated and when it is not.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSPLS476 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on variable handling in queries.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSPLS476 error and implement a suitable solution.