How To Fix BROWSER010 - Filter &1 is already defined as a private filter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BROWSER - All messages for Product Structure Browser

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Filter &1 is already defined as a private filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BROWSER010 - Filter &1 is already defined as a private filter ?

  The SAP error message BROWSER010 indicates that a filter you are trying to create or use is already defined as a private filter in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize filtering options, such as SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create a new filter with the same name as an existing private filter that you or another user has already defined.
  The system enforces uniqueness for filter names, and since the filter is marked as private, it cannot be shared or reused by others.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Filters:
  
  Navigate to the filter management section of the application where you encountered the error.
  Look for the existing private filter with the same name. You may need to filter or search for your filters to find it.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Filter:
  
  If you want to create a