How To Fix AFWCH_FL004 - Filter selections are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_FL - AFWCH: Filter Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Filter selections are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The selection entries are indexed. The selection indices for this
filter are inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the filter and start again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWCH_FL004 - Filter selections are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AFWCH_FL004: Filter selections are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are inconsistencies in the filter selections applied to a report or query. This can happen for various reasons, such as conflicting filter criteria, missing values, or incompatible selections.
  Causes:
  
  Conflicting Filters: Different filters applied to the same dimension may have conflicting criteria (e.g., selecting a range that does not overlap).
  Missing Values: If a filter is applied to a dimension that does not have any corresponding values in the dataset, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incompatible Selections: Filters that are not compatible with each other, such as selecting a specific value while also applying a broader range that excludes that value.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the filters are based on hierarchies and the selections do not align with the hierarchy structure, it can cause inconsistencies.
  Data Model Changes: Changes