How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK014 - User &1: Filter string does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 014

• Message text: User &1: Filter string does not exist

What causes this issue?

No entry exists in table RS2HANA_AUTH_STR for the mentioned InfoProvider
and BW user. When accessing the generated SAP HANA View the database
user is not authorized.

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?

Make sure no other errors are displayed, otherwise correct the errors.
Then trigger the SAP HANA Model Authorization Replication again by
either activating the mentioned InfoProvider or running report
RS2HANA_AUTH_RUN.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK014 - User &1: Filter string does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK014 with the description "User &1: Filter string does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with HANA views or when trying to execute queries that involve filters that are not defined or do not exist for the specified user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filter Definition: The filter string that the user is trying to apply does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight in the filter settings.
  User-Specific Filters: The filter might be user-specific, and the user in question does not have the necessary authorizations or the filter has not been defined for that user.
  Transport Issues: If the filter was recently transported from another system, it might not have been properly activated or might not exist in the target system.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model or the structure of the queries, the filters may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Filter Definitions: Verify that the filter string exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP BW system where filters are defined and checking if the filter string is present.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the filter. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Recreate the Filter: If the filter string does not exist, you may need to create it again. This can be done through the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Transport Validation: If the filter was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding this error message for additional context or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and check filters.
  User Management: Use transaction SU01 to manage user profiles and check authorizations.
  Query Designer: If applicable, use the Query Designer to review and modify queries that may be using the filter string.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.