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3614141 - “Invalid filter: the dimension CALMONTH is invalid.” error message appears when using a scatter chart with time filter in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Symptom

In SAC while using a scatter chart linked with a time filter the following error is displayed: “Invalid filter: the dimension CALMONTH is invalid.”

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud 2025.8.6

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Log in to SAP Analytics Cloud
  2. Open a story where a scatter chart is linked with time filter
  3. Observe the error message

Cause

The correct FieldName is overridden by the wrong value "CALMONTH" when the "Low" placeholder is converted to an actual date. 

Resolution

A fix has been deployed with Version 2025.14.13.

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Keywords

SAP Analytics Cloud, SAC, scatter chart, chart, time filter, filter, Invalid filter: the dimension CALMONTH is invalid, invalid filter, CALMONTH, , KBA , LOD-ANA-DES-CHART , SAP Analytics Cloud core charting , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0