How To Fix FKKBIX637 - Filter &2 does not exist (base quantity definition of &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Filter &2 does not exist (base quantity definition of &1)

What causes this issue?

In <DS:DE.DISC_BASE_KEY_KK>base quantity definition</> &V1&, the filter
&V2& is entered, but this filter does not exist in the system.

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?

Check in Customizing if filter &V2& exists, and create the filter if
necessary.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX637 - Filter &2 does not exist (base quantity definition of &1) ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX637 indicates that there is an issue with a filter that is expected to exist but does not. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's financial accounting module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of the base quantity definitions for certain financial documents or processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "Filter &2 does not exist (base quantity definition of &1)" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Filter Definition: The filter specified by the system (denoted as &2) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the filter was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the base quantity definition (denoted as &1) may be incorrect or incomplete, leading the system to look for a filter that is not available.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the filter definition may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX637 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting settings) and verify if the filter &2 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Base Quantity Definitions:
  
  Check the configuration for the base quantity definition &1 to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it references the correct filters.
  Make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the base quantity definition is complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including filters, were included in the transport request.
  If filters were missed, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or configuration you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check table definitions) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX637 error and implement a solution to resolve it.