How To Fix PPEFILT018 - Filter &1 with authorization R cannot be saved

PPEFILT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFILT - iPPE-Workbench Filter

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Filter &1 with authorization R cannot be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFILT018 - Filter &1 with authorization R cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message PPEFILT018 indicates that there is an issue with saving a filter due to authorization restrictions. Specifically, the message states that the filter identified by &1 cannot be saved because the user does not have the necessary authorization for the action.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to save the filter. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization object for the filter.
  The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to create or modify filters in the specific application or module.
  The filter is being saved in a context where the user does not have the required access rights.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the