How To Fix DRF_FILTER013 - No filters exist but table &2 is assigned to filter object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_FILTER -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No filters exist but table &2 is assigned to filter object &1

What causes this issue?

You have assigned table &v2& to filter object &v1&, but no filter.

System Response

The system allows all objects from table &v2&.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_FILTER013 - No filters exist but table &2 is assigned to filter object &1 ?

  The SAP error message DRF_FILTER013 indicates that there are no filters defined for a specific filter object, even though a table is assigned to that filter object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Replication Framework (DRF), which is used for data replication between different systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filters: The primary cause of this error is that the filter object (identified by &1) does not have any filters defined, even though it is associated with a specific table (identified by &2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DRF settings where the filter object is expected to have filters but none have been created.
  Inconsistent Data: The system may have inconsistent data or settings that lead to this error, especially if changes were made to the filter objects or tables without proper updates to the associated filters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Filters: 
  
  Go to the DRF configuration transaction (usually DRFIMG or SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining filters for the relevant filter object.
  Create the necessary filters for the filter object &1 that correspond to the table &2.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the filter object is correctly assigned to the relevant tables and that the filters are properly linked to the filter object.
  Verify that the filter object is intended to be used with the specified table.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to DRF and filter objects to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up filters.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including filters, have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring filters in DRF.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  DRFIMG - Configuration for Data Replication Framework.
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and specific documentation on Data Replication Framework can provide insights into how to configure filters and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DRF_FILTER013 error and ensure that your filter objects are correctly configured for data replication.