Variable Screen in Analyzer 7.0

Dear All,
I am facing a peculiar problem with the variable screen.
The problem is even though I define the variables to be of type Interval or Selection Options, when I execute the query It shows the variable but allows on single entry.
But I do not have any issues in RSRT.
This is the following Analyzer I am using.
BI AddOn 7.X (based on 7.10)
Support Package 7
Revision 571.
Please let me know how to solve this issue.
Cheers,
Neel

Dear Leo,
Could you please check and let me know whether the Support Pack 9 is on Business Explorer Side or BI Side.
If possible could you please open your Bex Analyzer and from the Bex Tool Bar click on Application Help --> About and let me know the exact details.
Thanks in Advance.
Cheers,
Neel.

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