Report Desinger: Binding error for characteristic / Key Figure

Hi,
I am getting the error "Binding error for characteristic: Reference to characteristic".
I have created a report using a query and I have to change the query as per requirement, removed a characteristic.
Now when I execute a report, getting Data binding error.
Does system not changes the report if we change the provider query?
How can this issue be handled apart from deleting existing report and creating a new one?
Appreciate your help in advance.
Regards,
Amit

Amit,
First, try doing a save as on your report and save it under a new name. Delete the old one, then re-save it as the same name as before. Then, go in and clear cache so that it will re-build all references in the query. This should remove the error and you won't have to rebuild anything.
Cheers,
Rusty

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