Restrict value list (F4) at variable selection screen

Hi,
we have a variable of type "manual input" so that it appears at the selection screen before executing the query.
The value-list (F4) for this variable provides every value of masterdata of the infoobject. But here is the problem: I want only those values that are used in the infocube. Is there a way to restrict this list? Customer-Exit??
Thanks for all hints!
Regards,
Mathias

Hi,
I tested both of the hints - in my system both settings had no impact.
Can it be a release problem? My BW is a 3.0B SP 15.
I changed the settings in the InfoObj and put a new variable in the query-def for this characteristic. In the variable-selector before executing the query I can select a value (via F4) for the characterisitc which is not used in the cube. This is my problem. Only used values should be selectable.
These are the settings in the InfoObj:
Display                 Text
BEx description         Short description
Selection               Unique for Every Cell
Q Def. Filter Val Sel   Only Values in InfoProv
Q Exec Filter Val. Sel Only Posted Values for Navi
Can anyone help?
Thanks, Mathias

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