How To Fix /RPM/FILTER016 - Filter deleted

/RPM/FILTER016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/FILTER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Filter deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/FILTER016 - Filter deleted ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/FILTER016 Filter deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that a filter that was previously defined has been deleted, and as a result, the system cannot find or apply that filter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Filter Deletion: The most straightforward cause is that the filter has been manually deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain filters, leading to confusion about whether a filter exists or not.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the database or if the filter is linked to data that has been removed or altered, it may lead to this error.
  System Updates or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may inadvertently affect the availability of certain filters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Filter Existence: Verify if the filter still exists in the system. You can do