User defined Variable with multiple value

Hi Experts,
customer requirement is the following:
Build a layout in which to have in Lead Column the cost center characteristics, but not all cost center in master data but only those chosen by user with manual input. To achieve this goal i have created a variable of type characteristics (associatd to cost center CH) with replacement type "user defined values", then i have put this var in planning level. I have created a layout with Cost Center in Lead Column and set "all possible ch combination" in additional setting.
Thanks to the varable created, the user can enter Cost Center value, but the problem is that he cannot select more than one single cost center value, for example:
User want to see in layout CosCen1 and CosCen4, by now he can set variable in order to see the entire range from CosCen1 to CosCen4 (included all intermediate Cost Center) or to see only one between those 2 Cost Center, but it's not possible (or better i don't know how to..) to select both cost center and display the layout with ONLY those 2 Cost Center in Lead Column (CosCen1 and CosCen4).
In other word, is it possible to set a variable with more than one single value without using range from-to?
If not, does exist an alternative?
Thanks in advance.
Fabio

Hi Fabio,
It works as follows.
let's say you have 3 multiple single lines for your cost center variable.
once you are in the folder, select any single value & the layout is ready for planning with the corresponding cost center.
now, select the "Cost center variable row" in the header of the folder within section "Name of Variable" & click on "Trash Can" icon to "Delete Selection" of variable.
this basically deletes all the entered selections (3 entries) & displays for all.
It works this way, because we don't have "resriction of values required by user".
if am not wrong & correct me if am wrong,
overall, this is nothing but equal to "planning level not restricted with any variable".
I just tested this & the flaw in this is that, it is not only displaying for all the initially entered 3 lines but it displays for each & every cost center irrespective of the variable selections.
hope it is clear.

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