How To Fix SXMSF128 - Filter is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Filter is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF128 - Filter is not active ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF128, which states "Filter is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI). This error indicates that a filter that is supposed to be applied to a message or a process is not currently active, which can prevent the message from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Filter: The filter that is supposed to be applied to the message is not activated in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the integration scenario, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the filter was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the versions of the filter and the message being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Filter:
  
  Go to the Integration Builder (or the relevant configuration tool).
  Navigate to the specific filter that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the filter is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the integration scenario to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Verify that the filter is correctly linked to the appropriate message type or process.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the filter was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the filter and activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activating the filter, test the integration scenario to ensure that the error is resolved and that messages are being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP PI/XI you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs and traces in the SAP system to gather more information about the context in which the error occurred.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SXMSF128 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.