How To Fix AFWCH_FL053 - Filter & is inconsistent due to an incorrect transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_FL - AFWCH: Filter Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Filter & is inconsistent due to an incorrect transport

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What causes this issue?

Filter definitions were transported that are not permitted because
dependent data from evaluations already exists. If the filter has the
status <ZH>inconsistent</>, it cannot be used in the application. You
cannot use any change functions for the filter in this status. The
<ZK>Reset</> function is the only exception. However, the changes to
the filter that are permitted do depend on the filter category.
You can no longer change filters of the categories <ZH>dynamic selection
</> or <ZH>filter group</> once single records for a procedure for
single records exist for these filters. You can change only the
assignment to an authorization group and the description. If you change
the filter definition, the <ZH>inconsistent </>status is set and you
cannot start the procedure for single records for this filter.
Portfolio hierarchies exist that are assigned to the filter of the
category <ZK>Filter for Portfolio Hierarchies</>. There are saved
evaluation results for at least one of these portfolio hierarchies. You
can make limited changes to the filter. After the current incorrect
adjustment of the filter selections, base portfolios (segments) would be
omitted from the selection variant of the old filter. As a result, nodes
would be deleted from the assigned portfolio hierarchies. This is not
permitted.

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

The following adjustments to the filter selections are permitted, even
if saved evaluation results exist:
- Deleting all filter selections for an analysis characteristic
- Adding a single value (included)
- Adding or increasing a value range (included)
- Deleting an excluded single value
- Deleting or decreasing a value range (excluded)
The following actions result in the <ZK>inconsistent</> status (when
saved evaluation results exist):
- Adding filter selections for an analysis characteristic that is not
yet available
- Deleting a single value (included) if it has not been entered in an
interval
- Deleting or decreasing a value range (included)
- Adding an excluded single value
- Adding or increasing a value range (excluded)
If a filter has the status <ZK>inconsistent</>, all portfolio
hierarchies that are assigned to this filter also have the status <ZK>
inconsistent </>. As a result, you cannot start a procedure for final
results with these portfolio hierarchies.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the incorrect filter selections using one of the following
actions:
- Transport the correct version of the filter definitions
- Use <ZK>Reset</> in the maintenance transaction of the filter. This
reloads the filter definitions that were last valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWCH_FL053 - Filter & is inconsistent due to an incorrect transport ?

  The SAP error message AFWCH_FL053 indicates that there is an inconsistency in a filter due to an incorrect transport. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Framework, particularly when dealing with filters in the context of data transport between different systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  
  
  Transport Issues: The error often arises when a transport request that includes filter definitions is not correctly imported into the target system. This can happen if:
  
  The transport request is incomplete.
  The transport request is missing dependencies.
  The filter definitions were modified in the source system after the transport was created.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If the filter is referencing objects (like tables, fields, or other filters) that do not exist or have been changed in the target system, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If the filter was created or modified in a different version of the application or system, it may not be compatible with the current version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to identify any errors or warnings that occurred during the import process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Re-import the Transport: If the transport request was incomplete or had issues, consider re-importing it. Ensure that all dependencies are included.
  
  
  Manual Correction: If the filter is inconsistent due to missing or changed objects, you may need to manually correct the filter in the target system. This could involve:
  
  Recreating the filter.
  Adjusting the filter to reference the correct objects.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE10 (Transport Organizer) to check for inconsistencies in the transport requests and resolve them.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the application you are using. There may be specific guidelines or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Builder) to investigate the filter and its dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to AFWCH_FL053 or filter inconsistencies in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific fixes or recommendations available.
  System Documentation: Ensure that you have proper documentation of the filters and their dependencies to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AFWCH_FL053 error and implement a solution to resolve the inconsistency in the filter.