Variable conversion in BEx Web 3.5 after EHP1 Update

Hello experts,
we have a problem after updating to ehp1 with a 3.5 web query. When we enter in the variable screen for the characteristic variable of fiscal year "0032010" then the bi clears that field. Without ehp1 the system replaces "00332010" with "003.2010". When we execute the query in BEx Analyzer everyting works correctly with ehp1. Does anybody know a solution?
Thanks and regards.
Edited by: Gerrit Lober on May 18, 2010 11:17 AM

Hi,
Please check note 1368772. You need to set the parameter ALLOW_INVALID_VARIABLE_VALUES to reactivate the same behaviour as in release 700.
Best regards,
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