How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS048 - No filter values defined for filter field &4 of &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No filter values defined for filter field &4 of &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

For filter field &V4& no filter values are defined in step &V2& of
grouping rule &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS048 - No filter values defined for filter field &4 of &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS048 indicates that there are no filter values defined for a specific filter field in a financial closing process. This error typically arises during the execution of a financial closing transaction, such as when trying to run a report or execute a program that requires specific filter criteria.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A filter field (denoted as &4 in the message) is expected to have defined values, but none are provided.
  The filter field is part of a selection screen or a configuration that requires input to narrow down the data being processed.
  The configuration for the financial closing process may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the financial closing process in SAP.
  Ensure that the filter fields are properly defined and that there are valid values assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Input Filter Values:
  
  When executing the transaction or report, make sure to input the necessary filter values in the selection screen.
  If the filter field is optional, consider whether it is necessary to provide values for it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the filter field. Lack of authorization might prevent you from seeing or using certain filter values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute. This may provide insights into required fields and their expected values.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, issues are known and documented by SAP, and there may be a recommended fix.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, the error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial closing, such as F.01, F.16, or others.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of closing activities.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the filter values are being set or expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.