How To Fix CTE_FND216 - Caution: Deleting the filter may cause problems. See long text.

CTE_FND216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Caution: Deleting the filter may cause problems. See long text.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a filter which is used by &V1& systems.

System Response

Only the filter of the current system will be deleted.
Also, keep in mind that the system may no longer be able to import
documents from the queue.

How to fix this error?

If you intend to delete the filter for all systems, you have to do this
manually in every system.

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.

CTE_FND216 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_FND216, which states "Caution: Deleting the filter may cause problems. See long text," typically occurs in the context of using filters in SAP applications, particularly in reporting or data analysis tools. This message serves as a warning that removing a filter could lead to unintended consequences, such as displaying incorrect or incomplete data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Filter Dependency: The filter you are attempting to delete may be critical for the integrity of the data being displayed. Removing it could lead to a situation where the data set becomes too broad or irrelevant.
  Data Integrity: The filter might be linked to specific business logic or data relationships that ensure the accuracy of the results.
  User Configuration: The filter may have been set up by a user or administrator to meet specific reporting requirements, and its removal could disrupt those requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Filter: Before deleting the filter, review its purpose and the data it