How To Fix SEEF_BADI072 - Filter name &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BADI - Messages on BAdIs

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Filter name &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

As filter names, the following are not allowed:
Names that are empty or contain blanks
Names that contain forbidden special characters
Names that conflict with reserved names in the runtime environment of
filter processing (CTX, PROXY).

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?

Choose a permissible name.

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 SEEF_BADI072 - Filter name &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BADI072 indicates that there is an issue with a filter name in a Business Add-In (BAdI) implementation. This error typically arises when the filter name specified does not exist or is not valid in the context of the BAdI being used.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Filter Name: The filter name provided does not match any of the defined filters for the BAdI implementation.
  Missing Filter: The filter might not be activated or might not exist in the system.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the filter name when it is being referenced in the code or configuration.
  BAdI Configuration: The BAdI might not be properly configured to use the specified filter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Filter Name: Verify that the filter name you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the BAdI definition in transaction SE18 or SE19.
  Review BAdI Implementation: Go to transaction SE19 and check the implementation of the BAdI to ensure that the filter is correctly defined and activated.
  Activate Filter: If the filter is not activated, activate it in the BAdI implementation.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the filter name in your code or configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAdI to understand the valid filter names and their purposes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code where the BAdI is called to see what filter name is being passed and trace back to where it is defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Definition: You can find the BAdI definition and its filters in transaction SE18.
  BAdI Implementation: Use transaction SE19 to view and manage BAdI implementations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific BAdI you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on BAdIs and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEEF_BADI072 error and ensure that the filter name is valid for the BAdI implementation you are working with.