Message type: E = Error
Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Message number: 666
Message text: No filter for the external view has been created
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MD666
- No filter for the external view has been created ?The SAP error message MD666 ("No filter for the external view has been created") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the integration of external data sources or when setting up external views for planning purposes.
Cause: The error message MD666 indicates that there is no filter defined for the external view you are trying to create or use. This can happen for several reasons: Missing Filter Definition: The external view requires a filter to be defined, but none has been set up in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the external view or the data source. Data Source Not Active: The data source from which you are trying to pull data may not be active or properly configured. Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation or access of the filter.
Solution: To resolve the MD666 error, you can
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