How To Fix SALV_EXCEPTION222 - On column &3 no filter can be formed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: On column &3 no filter can be formed

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when calling method &2 of class &1.
A filter cannot be created using column &3. Filtering was most likely
forbidden for this column.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether this column has already been called with
CL_SALV_FILTERS>SET_FILTER_ALLOWED(FALSE ). Either delete this call or
call again with TRUE.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION222 - On column &3 no filter can be formed ?

  The SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION222 indicates that a filter cannot be applied to a specific column in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. This typically occurs when the column in question does not support filtering due to its data type or the way it is defined in the ALV.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The column may contain data types that do not support filtering, such as complex structures or certain non-standard data types.
  Column Configuration: The column might not be configured correctly in the ALV settings, which can prevent filtering.
  Empty or Null Values: If the column contains only null or empty values, the filtering mechanism may not be able to form a filter.
  Field Attributes: The attributes of the field in the underlying data structure may not allow for filtering (e.g., if it is defined as a key field or has specific restrictions).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Type: Ensure that the data type of the column supports filtering. Commonly supported types include character strings, numeric types, and dates.
  Review ALV Configuration: Check the configuration of the ALV grid. Make sure that the column is defined correctly and that filtering is enabled for that column.
  Handle Null Values: If the column contains null or empty values, consider populating it with default values or ensuring that it has valid entries.
  Modify Field Attributes: If the field attributes are causing the issue, consider modifying them to allow filtering. This may involve changing the data structure or how the field is defined in the program.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the filtering process fails. This can provide insights into the specific conditions causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Grid Control: Familiarize yourself with the ALV grid control and its capabilities, including how to define columns and their properties.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for ALV and SALV (Simple ALV) to understand the limitations and configurations for filtering.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the SALV_EXCEPTION222 error and successfully implement filtering on the desired column in your ALV report.