How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS037 - Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field

FINS_FI_CLS037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_CLS - Messages used for the impairments and FXs

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please choose a fieldname from the value help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS037 - Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS037 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not permitted to be used as a filter field in the context of a financial closing operation. This typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when trying to execute a report or transaction that involves filtering data based on certain fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to use as a filter may not be defined as a valid filter field in the configuration of the financial closing process.
  Data Model Limitations: Certain fields may not be compatible with the data model used for the financial closing operations.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in your SAP system, they might restrict the use of certain fields as filters.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or report you are using may have predefined filter fields, and the