/IPRO/DBMC104 - Invalid variable value in variable & precondition

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Invalid variable value in variable & precondition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC104 - Invalid variable value in variable & precondition ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC104 Invalid variable value in variable & precondition typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Planning (IP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with the variable values being used in a planning function or a precondition.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Variable Value: The error indicates that the value assigned to a variable does not meet the expected criteria or is not valid for the context in which it is being used. This could be due to:
  
  The variable being set to a value that is not allowed.
  The variable not being initialized properly.
  The variable being out of the expected range or type.
  
  
  
  Precondition Issues: If the variable is part of a precondition for a planning function, the precondition may not be satisfied due to the invalid value.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning function or the variables themselves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Values: Review the values assigned to the variable in question. Ensure that they are valid and within the expected range. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the variable maintenance transaction (e.g., RSPC or similar).
  Checking the variable settings and ensuring that the values are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Precondition Logic: If the variable is part of a precondition, check the logic of the precondition to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the variable values meet the criteria.
  
  
  Initialization: Ensure that the variable is properly initialized before it is used in the planning function. This may involve setting default values or ensuring that the variable is populated correctly in the planning sequence.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific planning function or variable to understand the expected values and configurations.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning function to trace where the invalid value is being set or used.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance. If necessary, reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPC (Process Chain), RSC1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and others that may be used to manage variables and planning functions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or reviewing documentation related to SAP Integrated Planning or BPC to better understand variable management and planning functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IPRO/DBMC104 error message.