How To Fix /RPM/FILTER012 - Error while deleting filter

/RPM/FILTER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/FILTER -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error while deleting filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/FILTER012 - Error while deleting filter ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/FILTER012 Error while deleting filter typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module when there is an issue with deleting a filter that has been defined in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Filter in Use: The filter you are trying to delete may be currently in use by another object or report, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the filter.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or transaction that is preventing changes to the filter.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be underlying data integrity issues that are causing the deletion process to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Filter Usage: Verify if the filter is being used in any reports, queries, or other objects. If it is, you will need to remove it from those objects before attempting to delete