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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 field you are trying to use is not included in that list.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Validity: Verify if the field you are trying to use is indeed allowed as a filter field in the context of the transaction or report you are executing. You may need to consult the documentation or SAP notes related to the specific transaction.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the financial closing process to see if the field can be added as a filter. This may involve working with your SAP FI configuration team.
  
  
  Use Alternative Fields: If the field is not allowed, consider using alternative fields that are permitted as filters. Review the list of available filter fields for the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Identify the transaction code or report that triggered the error to narrow down the context.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module and transaction to understand the allowed filter fields.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.