How To Fix SAMDT_VALIDATIONS020 - variable value &1 for variable &2 does not exist

SAMDT_VALIDATIONS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAMDT_VALIDATIONS - Validations errors in S&AM design time

• Message number: 020

• Message text: variable value &1 for variable &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAMDT_VALIDATIONS020 - variable value &1 for variable &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SAMDT_VALIDATIONS020 indicates that there is an issue with a variable value in a data source or report. Specifically, the message states that the variable value &1 for the variable &2 does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where variables are used to filter or control data selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Variable Value: The value specified for the variable does not exist in the underlying data source. This could be due to:
  
  The value being incorrectly entered or misspelled.
  The value not being available in the data set due to data loading issues or filters.
  The variable being defined incorrectly in the query or report.
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have been updated or may not contain the expected values due to:
  
  Incomplete data loads.
  Changes in the data model that have not been reflected in the report.
  
  
  
  Variable Configuration: The variable may not