Information broadcasting :Variant problem

Hi all,
I have been trying to broadcast a query in BEX BROADCASTER but when i try to fill in the variant in the general precalculation tab i am getting the global variable i created in analyzer but when i select this nothing happens it gets me back to the same page without saving the settings.
I am really clueless about the same
Any inputs and i will be greatfull
Regards,
Sarang

Hi Sarang,
Try to create a new setting for the query and under "General Precalculation",select the "Determine from Variants" radio button and then select the global variant from the dropdown.Click "Save" once you done with.Again reopen the setting and check whether the selected variant is available or not.
Rgds,
Murali

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I have been trying to broadcast a query in BEX BROADCASTER but when i try to fill in the variant in the general precalculation tab i am not able to create a new variant as it always takes me to web analyser screen and no option for saving the settings.
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Is there any setting based on SCOT Transaction for delaying e-mail broadcasting ?? check numbers for parameter "Maximum waiting time for repeat send attempt procedure" ...
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"http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/8a/e2fd3f2c14e769e10000000a155106/content.htm
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