Presentation variable data format

Hi All,
We are using date as presentation variable and using that presentation variable in reports column formula's, but in prompt date format is showing MM-DD-YYYY, but in report it is taking as YYYY-MM-DD because of this data format difference it is giving error on dashboard but working fine in report results. If we change the format of date as char and giving user input filter it is working fine but users want the prompt value as it is. So how can we change presentation variable format in column edit formula?
Tanks in advance.

Try to look into that prompt column to see why you are getting different date format.
If it is not correct as per you application then I would suggest to correct it using column->Data Format and then Save.
I would suggest to convert the filter to SQL format to handle it, you may get it after Filter... button add date and then use Advanced button. using SQL you have options to do it.
Thanks
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 12, 2013 7:47 AM
What is Print Date?!! Is that available column in Subject Area? If you dont know why its like that investigate.
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 12, 2013 8:10 AM

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I have a direct sql request that uses date presentation variables via a dashboard prompt:
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There are different levels of users on this forum so you need to be more specific and provide examples to novice users....I want user to think on given hints and fix by himself instead of detailed with examples, this would help user to learn and think in new dimensions instead of depending on any one.
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I like to know whether it is possible to use date(prompt) in German format.
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Hi kishore,
I am not clear with the above mentioned forum link.
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Hello
How can I pass a Presentation Variable (date) into a prompt? I seem to be able to do this successfully for a non-date value but have had no luck with a Date variable.
Here's a simplistic version of what I'm trying to do:
1. I have a Presentation Variable called startDate which is a Date that defaults to this SQL - SELECT "Reporting Dates"."Measure Date" FROM Trading WHERE "Reporting Dates"."Date Name" = 'Current'.
2. I now want to pass this variable into a prompt with SQL like this: SELECT "Position Date"."Position Date" FROM Trading where "Position Date"."Position Date" = date'@{startDate}{2009-04-24}'
I get this error: Datetime value @{startDate}{2009-04-24} from @{startDate}{2009-04-24} does not match the specified format.
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Can you provide more information please?
1. What is the format of the first date prompt, is it YYYY-MM-DD or?
2. Which data type is Position Date."Position Date" in the physical layer, date or date time?
3. What is the column formula in the first prompt?
4. The first prompt is set to drop-down or?
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http://108obiee.blogspot.com

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We have followed the below link to use the date between prompt and passed the presentation variables in the filter condition of the report criteria.
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i have not tried it.Give it a try.
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On page 45 of the Answers documentation at
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##End Of Extract##
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Try to look into that prompt column to see why you are getting different date format.
If it is not correct as per you application then I would suggest to correct it using column->Data Format and then Save.
I would suggest to convert the filter to SQL format to handle it, you may get it after Filter... button add date and then use Advanced button. using SQL you have options to do it.
Thanks
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 12, 2013 7:47 AM
What is Print Date?!! Is that available column in Subject Area? If you dont know why its like that investigate.
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Apr 12, 2013 8:10 AM

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Thanks Goran!!
I've created prompts by selecting columns from the logical tables (i.e. I've selected 2 different cols of datatype DATE...inorder to assign 2 presentation variables).
Yes I m using calendar widget for prompts.
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I will defintley go through the blogs you mentioned for better understanding.
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Hi,
(sorry if I'm using different term than yours.. this is my 2nd query.. still new with BW)
I need to create 1 query: Support Message Aging Report.
Basically it will have 5 columns: Not Due, 0 Day, 1 Day, 2-10 Days, >10 Days.
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the formula is: number of aging day = key date - due date.
I have no issue on the 1st and 2nd column. For that I just create 1 customer exit.
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I have a problem with date stored in presentation variable.
I have simple prompt with calendar field (default date value is setted from repository or session variable to current date). Selected date is stored in PP_DATE presentation variable.
I have simple report with title to show the content of variable PP_DATE.
And now the problem.
When I navigate to dashboard page with this report I will get date from PP_DATE variable in some format (there is difference when I use repository or session variable). After I will push the start button I will get another date format from PP_DATE variable.
Screenshots are stored and described in this PDF: [PDF with screenshots|https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B2LOPOBteIShMDRmYTJlYTItNmYyZC00ODdkLWE5NjktNzI1N2RlNWMwZjBk]
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Kishore Guggilla wrote:
Hey,
you are talking about so many pieces here seems..
first letz break down your issues list..
1. error, this is because of default date(using repository variable) used in prompt..
2. using presentation variables in timetampdiff functions..
3. showing variable in title list..
we'll go through each issue..
because, its' messed up..I think that everywhere is the same problem. So solving issue number 1 will solve my other problems.
"1. error, this is because of default date(using repository variable) used in prompt.. "
I want to use date prompt with default date value (from repository or session variable) and then use pp_date presentation variable from this prompt to filter my results.
I would like to use repos. or session variables, I dont want to write some select to fill default date value in each prompt.
I tried to change one date in initialization block from "trunc(sysdate, 'DD')" to "to_char(sysdate, 'YYYY-MM-DD')" because it is the same format as DATE_DISPLAY_FORMAT = "yyyy-mm-dd" in NQSConfig.ini
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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 ?

Presentation variable data format

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