How To Fix RA267 - Filter does not contain system log messages only. It cannot be changed

RA267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Filter does not contain system log messages only. It cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You cannot switch the format of the messages in the filter. The filter
does not contain system log messages only.

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?

Display the messages in the filter in free message format. You can then
see all of the messages that it contains.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA267 - Filter does not contain system log messages only. It cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message RA267 indicates that there is an issue with the filter settings for the system log messages in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to configure or modify the filter settings for the system log, but the system is preventing changes because the filter is not set to include only system log messages.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the filter you are trying to modify includes other types of messages or logs, not just system log messages. The system log (transaction code SM21) is designed to capture specific types of messages, and the filter settings must adhere to certain criteria to ensure that only relevant messages are included.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RA267 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Settings: 
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to set the filter (e.g., SM21 for system logs).
  Review the current filter settings