How To Fix BROWSER018 - Object excluded by filter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Object excluded by filter &1

What causes this issue?

You are processing an object and want to display the product structure.

System Response

The system checks whether a private filter is activated for the product
structure.

How to fix this error?

The filter &V1& is activated for the product structure for your user.
This filter blocks the current object from the product structure.
You can display the product structure for the object when you do one of
the following:
Change filter &V1&
Define a new filter that reads the necessary object.
Activate this filter.
<ZH>Filter Processing</>:
To process a <ZH>private</> filter:
RESET N1
Choose <DS:TRAN.CC04>Product structure</>.
Choose <LS>Filters F6</>.

To process a <ZH>genereal</> filter:
RESET N1
Execute the activity : <DS:SIMG.SIMG-FILTER>Define filter</> in
Customizing of the Product Structure Browser

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BROWSER018 - Object excluded by filter &1 ?

  The SAP error message BROWSER018: Object excluded by filter &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when a user tries to access a report or data object that is filtered out based on certain criteria. This message indicates that the object you are trying to access does not meet the conditions set by the filter applied in the report or query.
  Cause:
  
  
  Filter Settings: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to view has been excluded due to the filter settings applied in the report or query. This could be due to:
  
  Specific values being filtered out.
  The object not meeting the criteria defined in the filter.
  The object being part of a hierarchy that is not included in the current view.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain objects, leading to them being excluded from the results.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data model or structure, certain objects may no longer be available or may not meet the filter criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Filter Settings: Check the filter settings applied to the report or query. Ensure that the object you are trying to access is included in the filter criteria. You may need to adjust the filters to include the desired object.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the object. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP administrator to review your access rights.
  
  
  Data Model Verification: If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that the object still exists and meets the criteria set in the report. You may need to refresh the data or reconfigure the report.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and how to resolve it in the context of your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the reporting tools and filtering options available in your SAP environment to better understand how to manage filters effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BROWSER018 error and implement a suitable solution.