How To Fix MAFWKF481 - Filter & is not permitted, as it is a filter for portfolio hierarchies

MAFWKF481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAFWKF - Analyzer Framework: Messages for Key Figures

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Filter & is not permitted, as it is a filter for portfolio hierarchies

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What causes this issue?

An incorrect filter category was assigned to a procedure for single
records. The filter that was selected can be used only for the nodes in
a portfolio hierarchy.

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?

Choose a filter of the category <ZK>Dynamic Selections</> or <ZK>Filter
Group</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MAFWKF481 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF481 indicates that a filter you are trying to use is not permitted because it is related to portfolio hierarchies. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) module, where certain filters are restricted due to the hierarchical nature of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Filter Usage: The filter you are trying to apply is not allowed for portfolio hierarchies. This could be due to the specific characteristics of the data structure in SAP, where certain filters may not be applicable.
  Hierarchy Restrictions: Portfolio hierarchies have specific rules and restrictions regarding how data can be filtered. Some fields or attributes may not be allowed as filters because they do not align with the hierarchical data model.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that restrict the use of certain filters for portfolio hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Filter Criteria: Check the filter criteria you are