How To Fix IQAPI207 - Filter & does not exist

IQAPI207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQAPI - InfoSet Query API: Messages and Errors

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Filter & does not exist

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IQAPI207 - Details

• The SAP error message IQAPI207 "Filter & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP IQ (Sybase IQ) when a query or operation references a filter that has not been defined or is not recognized by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using filters in queries, views, or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Filter: The filter specified in the query does not exist in the database or has not been defined in the context of the operation.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the filter name, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  Contextual Issues: The filter might be defined in a different context or schema that is not accessible from the current session or query.
  Database Changes: If the database schema has changed (e.g., filters were deleted or renamed), it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Definition: Verify that the filter you are trying to