CR based on SAP BW Query: If Variable is removed, parameter stays

Question

Hello Experts,
we have the following scenario:
- Crystal Reports Report (CRR) on top of a SAP BW Query which uses variables (user input)
In Crystal Reports, the variables are respresented by parameters. In our case, the business users now don´t want any more the variables but fixed selections. So therefore we replaced the variables in the BW Query by fixed selections. But in the CRR the parameters stay. Also if we try to 'update' the database in CR by 'Database' --> check Database (in German: Datenbank --> Datenbank überprüfen), the parameter stays.
Is there a way to get rid of the generated parameter ? Because if not, we would then have to remove the query from the report and add it again - that is nearly completely rebuilding the report.
Many thanks in advance for your help !
Frank

Answer 1

Frank,
I don't know much about the German version of the tool,however we do have a 'Set Datasource Location' option under the 'Database' tab.(i.e Database>>Set Datasource Location or Datenbank>>Set-Datenquelle Standort in German(may be) )....
By using this option user may update the current connection with the new one and thus make the new configuration to take effect.
To follow the exact process do the following:
1.Open the report
2.Click on Database>>Set Datasource Location
3.In the 'Replace With' pane below,connect to the query in the same way that you have connected the original one.
4.Then select the new connection and click on the 'Update' button.
5.This will update the old connection with the new one and thus should reflect the newly made changes in the report.
alles Gute !
Thanks