Date format problem - dashboard prompt - presentation variable

Hi,
I've created a dashboard prompt on a date and defined a presentation variable.
In my report I make use of the following object : TimeStampAdd(SQL_TSI_MONTH,-12,date '@{pv_afw_start_date}' )
My report works when making use of a drop down list, but when I want to make use of a calendar to select from, I receive the following error
*A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 46047] Datetime value 17/11/2009 from 17/11/2009 does not match the specified format. (HY000)*
Is there a difference in the date formats used by the prompt type (drop down list, calendar, ..)? And how you can align them..
Txs for your help.
Kr
A

Timestampadd ask for a timestamp not for a date.
Check here :
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E12103_01/books/admintool/admintool_SQL14.html
The syntax is :
TimestampAdd(SQL_TSI_DAY, 3, TIMESTAMP '2000-02-27 14:30:00')You may have to change your prompt to retrieve a timestamp.
Where do you use your formula ? In a formula column ?

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Hi users,
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24-Jun-1998 04:32:28 : XV01086 : Execute failed for SQL statement in
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We had the same problem when our application first went live. The
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Session statement to change the NLS_Date_format attribute in Oracle to
conform to the Forte DateTimeData format. It worked.
Kam Chow
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From: Gary F Giger [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 1998 4:11 AM
To: Rajeev Talwar
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Date Format problem...
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