How To Fix RSCRM166 - Filter &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Filter &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM166 - Filter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM166, which states "Filter &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a query or report is trying to access a filter that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filter Definition: The filter specified in the query does not exist in the system. This could happen if the filter was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Filter Name: There might be a typo or incorrect reference to the filter name in the query.
  Transport Issues: If the filter was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the filter.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check if the filter exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Filter Name:
  
  Verify the filter name in the query definition. Ensure that it matches the name of the filter in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Filter:
  
  If the filter is missing, you can recreate it by going to the appropriate area in the BW system and defining a new filter.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the filter was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the filter. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Query Redefinition:
  
  If the filter is not essential, consider modifying the query to remove the dependency on the missing filter.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRV: Query Validation
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCRM166 error and ensure that your queries run smoothly.