How To Fix BROWSER014 - You cannot delete filter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You cannot delete filter &1

What causes this issue?

You want to delete filter &V1&. However, this is not one of your
private filters, so you cannot delete it here.

System Response

The system terminates the function.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BROWSER014 - You cannot delete filter &1 ?

  The SAP error message BROWSER014 indicates that you are trying to delete a filter that cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize filters for data display, such as SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  System Restrictions: The filter you are trying to delete may be a standard filter or a filter that is locked or protected by the system.
  User Permissions: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the filter. This can happen if your user role does not allow modifications to certain filters.
  Filter Usage: The filter might be in use by other reports or queries, making it non-deletable until those dependencies are resolved.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the system that is preventing the deletion of the filter.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete filters. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your user role and permissions.
  
  
  Identify Filter Type: Determine if the filter is a standard filter or a custom one. If it is a standard filter, you may not be able to delete it. In this case, consider modifying it instead of deleting.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the filter is being used in other reports or queries. If it is, you may need to remove those dependencies before attempting to delete the filter.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not possible, consider disabling the filter or modifying it to meet your needs instead.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing filters in your particular SAP application.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you suspect a technical problem, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training Resources: Consider training or documentation on filter management within your specific SAP application to better understand how to work with filters effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.