Variable restriction combination

Hi,
i have selection done by variable (manual inputs) but i need to set up a dependance between variables input.
i have the main variable (A) which is an attribut of variable 2 (B) and B is an attribute of variable (C)
I bps i created a characteristic relationship but the system control coherence between value but i does not propose the list of value of B depending input in A.
Why characteristic relationship does not work for my variables values.
Cyril

Hello Cyril,
variables are independent of characteristic relationships because they can be used in many places. If you want to have dependent variables, then you can use exit variables where you code the logic yourself.
Regards,
Marc
SAP Techology RIG

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Deepmala,
I gues it is not possible..
Check the following :
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regards
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Martin Studer

Hi Ravi
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Martin Studer
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I have 3 variables popping up on my Selection criteria (when I open a query) which I do not want. I verified all the characteristics in the query and none of these variables show as a restriction on any of the characteristics. Any ideas on where to find and remove them
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