How To Fix RSPLW068 - Filter &1 already exists

RSPLW068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLW - Messages from planning modeler

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Filter &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLW068 - Filter &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RSPLW068, which states "Filter &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create a filter that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with queries, BEx Analyzer, or when managing filters in the BW system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  You are attempting to create a new filter with a name that is already in use.
  The filter name you are trying to use is not unique within the context where you are trying to create it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLW068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Filters:
  
  Go to the relevant area in SAP BW where filters are managed (e.g., BEx Query Designer, BEx Analyzer).
  Look for the filter with the name specified in the error message (denoted as &1).
  If it exists, you can either modify the existing filter or delete