difference between Variable and Input parameter

[sandeep-hana]

Is there any advantage of using Variable which cannot be achieved by input parameter? Can someone please explain this.

[pfefferf]

I think note 1691126 will answer your question, regarding the difference.

Basically variables are only used as "where condition" to filter the data set, they are not known to the underlying calc. engine. Parameters needs to be known by the engine. This allows e.g. a better consideration in the model.