Query Designer: Formula Variable

Would like to check how to use the formula variable for key figures?
I have created a formula variable and attached in the formula. How this variable be filled? I have given the properites as manual input but system gives exception error when query is executed.
Error message..
Variable 46LD342EI7BQ4XB6P1GLYDAL9 (46LD342EI7BQ4XB6P1GLYDAL9) was found in the query but in the meantime it has been deleted, or it has been used incorrectly.
Formula variable- can be used in all cases. Note: Formula variables can have units or be without them. Incorrect use can also arise here since the system always calculates in accordance with the units. Formula variables can also be used to create the upper and lower limits in exceptions.

Hi,
I think your definition of your formula veriable is wrong.
have you put the variable as input ready?
gr
Joke

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