How To Fix RSPLS201 - Technical name &1 is not valid for a filter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Technical name &1 is not valid for a filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS201 - Technical name &1 is not valid for a filter ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS201 indicates that a technical name specified in a filter is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, filters, or data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Technical Name: The technical name provided in the filter does not exist or is misspelled.
  Object Deletion: The object (e.g., InfoObject, characteristic, or key figure) that the filter refers to may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Technical Name: Verify that the technical name specified in the filter is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Validate Object Existence: Check if the object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject or characteristic in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Check Transport Logs: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and is available in the target system.
  Recreate the Filter: If the issue persists, try recreating the filter from scratch to ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their properties.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for more details on filters and query design to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.