How To Fix UPF096 - Variable &1 is not restricted to a single value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Variable &1 is not restricted to a single value

What causes this issue?

You tried to execute a formula function with a parameter group, in
which the variable &V1& is referred to. However, this variable is not
restricted to a single value, rather it contains several values or
value areas.

System Response

The function cannot be executed. The data records contained in the
planning package remain unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of variable &V1& in the context of the current
planning area and make sure, that the variable is restricted to exactly
one single value. If you do not want to change the definition of the
variable, then create a new variable, which is restricted to a single
value, and alter the parameter group of the formula correspondingly.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF096 - Variable &1 is not restricted to a single value ?

  The SAP error message UPF096 indicates that a variable (denoted as &1) is not restricted to a single value in the context of a query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query that requires a single value for a variable, but the variable is either set to allow multiple values or is not properly restricted.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Value Selection: The variable is configured to allow multiple selections, but the query or report expects a single value.
  Default Values: The variable may have default values that are not restricted to a single entry.
  User Input: The user may have input multiple values when prompted for the variable.
  Query Design: The query design may not be set up to handle multiple values for that variable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Restrict Variable to Single Value:
  
  Go to the variable settings in the query designer or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSZ1 for query designer).
  Change the settings of the variable to restrict it to a single value selection.
  
  
  
  Check Default Values:
  
  Ensure that the default values for the variable are set to a single value if applicable.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the variable allows multiple selections, ensure that the user is aware that only a single value should be selected when executing the query.
  
  
  
  Modify Query:
  
  If the query is designed to handle multiple values, ensure that the logic in the query can accommodate this. This may involve modifying the query to handle multiple selections appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query to ensure that it executes without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSZ1 (Query Designer) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to manage and test queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on variable handling in queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPF096 error and ensure that your queries execute successfully.