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3678339 - Filter values are not kept in Variable promt window when opening from shortcut link in Data Analyzer

Symptom

  • After applying Filter values in Variable Prompt window and creating a shortcut link in Data Analyzer, when opening the insight from shortcut link saved, the Filter values in Variable Prompt window are not applied in Data Analyzer

Environment

  • SAP Analytics Cloud - All versions

Cause

The changed filter values are being overwritten to the Default values in the Variable Prompt on opening of the Shortcut link. 

Resolution

Save the original insight with the following options checked in the "Save" window :

  • "Automatically open prompt when insight opens"
  • "Keep last saved values for dynamic variables"

This should set the changed variables for the shortcut link and associated prompt.

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Keywords

Shortcut, link, insight, filter, Data Analyzer , KBA , LOD-ANA-DAN , SAC Data Analyzer , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud all versions