How To Fix RS_LIGHT_BICS_API004 - Filter &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_LIGHT_BICS_API - Lightweight BICS API Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Filter &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API004 - Filter &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API004 with the description "Filter &1 is unknown" typically occurs in the context of using the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) API, which is often related to querying data from SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that the filter specified in the query is not recognized by the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Typographical Error: The filter name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the query.
  Filter Not Defined: The filter may not be defined in the query or the data source.
  Incompatibility: The filter might not be compatible with the data model or the version of the BICS API being used.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying InfoProvider, the filter may no longer exist or may have been renamed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Filter Name: Verify that the filter name specified in the query is correct and matches the defined filters in the data source.
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer or relevant tool and ensure that all filters are correctly defined and active.
  Update Filters: If the data model has changed, update the filters in your query to reflect the current structure of the data source.
  Test with Default Filters: Try running the query without any custom filters to see if it executes successfully. This can help isolate the issue to a specific filter.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the BICS API to ensure that you are using the correct syntax and parameters for filters.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to BICS API and the specific error message for any known issues or fixes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the query to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.