How To Fix WRF_STR013 - Variable &1 does not support type "Multiple Selection" (Select Options)

WRF_STR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_STR - Messages: Strategies Fashion

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variable &1 does not support type "Multiple Selection" (Select Options)

What causes this issue?

When you define the query, which accesses the data in the SAP BW, you
have to assign a variable with type "multiple selection" (Select
Options) to the characteristics plant, material, material group, and
material hierarchy node.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable query or change the selected query accordingly in the
SAP BW. If you change the query, you will also have to update the
Customizing for data retraction in SAP R/3.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_STR013 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_STR013 indicates that a variable you are trying to use in a selection screen does not support the "Multiple Selection" type, which is typically used for select-options. This error often arises in the context of reports or queries where you are trying to filter data based on a variable that is not configured to accept multiple values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Type Mismatch: The variable you are using is defined as a single value variable (e.g., parameter) instead of a multiple selection variable (e.g., select-options).
  Incorrect Configuration: The variable might be incorrectly configured in the report or query definition, leading to the system not recognizing it as capable of handling multiple selections.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source or query might not support multiple selections for that specific variable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition: Go to the variable definition in the report or query and ensure that it is set up as a "Select-Options"