How To Fix B1211 - Filter object has already been added

B1211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Filter object has already been added

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B1211 - Details

• The SAP error message B1211, which states "Filter object has already been added," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an attempt to add a filter object that has already been included in a query or report. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when designing queries in the Query Designer or when working with reports in tools like Web Intelligence.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Filter Addition: The most common cause of this error is that the same filter object is being added multiple times to a query or report. This can happen if the user inadvertently tries to add the same filter again after it has already been included.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the query design where filters are not being managed properly, leading to attempts to add the same filter multiple times.
  Technical Glitches: Sometimes, technical glitches or bugs in