Enable Conversion of Numeric Search Keys to Strings in Queries

You can enable conversion of numeric search keys to strings in queries.

Before you begin

You must have the required permissions to access IBM Cognos Administration.

Procedure

  1. Start IBM® Cognos® Connection.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click Launch, IBM Cognos Administration.
  3. On the Status tab, click System.
  4. In the upper-left corner of the Scorecard pane, click the arrow to view the Change view menu. Click Services, and then click Report.
  5. Click the arrow for the Actions menu and click Set properties.
  6. Click the Settings tab.
  7. Click Edit next to Advanced Settings.
  8. Select Override the settings acquired from the parent entry.
  9. In the Parameter column, type RSVP.PROMPT.CASTNUMERICSEARCHKEYTOSTRING.
  10. In the Value column, type the setting that you want to use.
  11. Click OK.
  12. On the Set properties page, click OK.
  13. Repeat steps 4 to 12 for batch report system (Batch Report).
Parent topic: Conversion of Numeric Search Keys to Strings in Queries