How To Fix RSCRM251 - Packaging is not possible because another filter already exist on &1

RSCRM251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Packaging is not possible because another filter already exist on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM251 - Packaging is not possible because another filter already exist on &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM251 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging process in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it means that the system cannot package the data because there is already an existing filter on the data target (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Existing Filter: There is already a filter applied to the data target that conflicts with the new packaging request.
  Concurrent Requests: Another process or request is currently using the same data target, which prevents the new packaging from being executed.
  Data Target Locking: The data target might be locked due to ongoing data loading or processing activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRM251 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Filters:
  
  Review the existing filters on the data target. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoProvider or data