Filter value - Exclude option - Help urgently

Hi,
We have created a query with Vendor Number as Filter and We have excluded few vendor numbers (attributes). This query is working fine now.
But, whenever any new vendor numbers are added, we would like to have automatic exclusion for any vendor number having the description for example
" CHICAGO SUPPLIER ....".
Please advise.
Advance Thanks.
BW Learner

Ther is something called text variable, which I never used might be of some help for you...
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/85/e0c73cccbdd45be10000000a114084/content.htm
Using Text Variables
Use
Text variables represent a text and can be used in descriptions of queries, calculated key figures and structural components.
When the system is replacing text variables, if it finds no values or multiple values for the reference characteristic and is thus unable to determine a unique value, the technical name is output as the result: &<technical name of the text variable>&
Procedure
Selecting existing text variables
Choose to select an existing text variable.
Changing existing text variables
       1.      If want to change an existing text variable, select the text variable in the Description field and click with the left mouse button on the selected text variable.
       2.      From the context menu that appears below the field, choose Change Text Variable. The SAP BW Variables Editor appears.
For more information, see Changing Variables in the Variable Editor.
Creating new text variables
       1.      In the Description field, enter an ampersand &.
       2.      From the context menu that appears automatically, choose New Text Variable. The SAP BW Variables Wizard appears.

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hi,
we have query with select vendor number as filter and excluded a few vendor numbers as of now.
i need some clarifications like when new vendor added how to excluded . and i have vendor description as a attribute.
for example
"chicago " example
regards,
Murali

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