How To Fix 88380 - Data filter for &1 &2 already exists

88380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Data filter for &1 &2 already exists

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88380 - Details

• The SAP error message "88380 Data filter for &1 &2 already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create a data filter in a system where a filter with the same name or criteria already exists. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence), where filters are used to limit the data displayed in reports or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Filter: The most common cause is that a filter with the same name or criteria already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: You might be trying to create a filter with a name that is already in use.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the creation of duplicate filters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Filters: Before creating a new filter, check the existing filters to see if one with the same name or criteria already exists. You can do this by navigating to