Clear variables in BEx WorkBook variable screen BI 7.0

Hi BI Experts,
I have developed some workbooks for the users to run the reports and one thing they are complaining is they have a predefined variable screen that pops up everytime they run the report.
I have tried every option in the Work book settings hoping that it will work ..but I didnt find any.....
I would appreciate with full points if you'll could share your experiences in this regard.
Thanks

You might want to look at SAP Notes 1274084 and 1292295. We are having the same problem, and based on these notes we are planning to upgrade to BI Java SP 19 in an attempt to resolve the issue. If anyone has done or does this before we get around to it, would appreciate input on whether this resolves the problem. Otherwise, I will post our results once we have upgraded.
BTW -- We are not able to apply these patches to BI directly with SNOTE because we have implemented the BI Java stack on the Enterprise Portal and not on the BI server.
Hope this helps...
Bob

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