How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING158 - Select option &1 is already assigned as filter for column &2 of query &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Select option &1 is already assigned as filter for column &2 of query &3.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You mapped select option &V1& as filter for column &V2& of query &V3&.
Further data sources cannot be mapped as filter criteria.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING158 - Select option &1 is already assigned as filter for column &2 of query &3. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING158 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection options used in a query. Specifically, it means that the selection option you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is already assigned as a filter for another column (denoted as &2) in the same query (denoted as &3). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP BusinessObjects when defining queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Filter Assignment: The selection option you are trying to assign is already being used as a filter for a different column in the same query.
  Query Design Issue: The query design may not allow multiple filters to be assigned to the same selection option across different columns.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the query settings or the way the filters are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Filters: Check the filters assigned to the columns in your query. Identify where the selection option &1 is already being used and consider whether it is necessary to use it again for column &2.
  Modify Query Design: If the selection option is essential for both columns, consider redesigning the query to avoid conflicts. You may need to create a new selection option or modify the existing filters.
  Remove Duplicate Assignment: If the selection option is not needed for the second column, remove the assignment from that column to resolve the conflict.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on query design and filter assignments to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Query Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for queries and reporting to understand how filters and selection options work.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING158 error and successfully configure your query.