How To Fix SXMSF197 - No filters found in the filter list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No filters found in the filter list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF197 - No filters found in the filter list ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF197: No filters found in the filter list typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue with the configuration of the message mapping or routing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any filters that match the criteria specified for processing the message.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Filters: The most common cause is that the filter list for the message mapping or routing is empty or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The filters may not be set up correctly in the Integration Directory or the message mapping.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the versions of the sender and receiver interfaces, leading to no applicable filters.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another, the filters may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the filters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory and check the configuration of the sender and receiver agreements.
  Ensure that the filters are correctly defined and that they match the expected criteria for the messages being processed.
  
  
  
  Define Filters:
  
  If filters are missing, create the necessary filters in the message mapping or routing configuration.
  Ensure that the filter criteria are correctly set to match the incoming messages.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including filters.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually recreate the filters in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the filters and perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Test the message processing with different scenarios to ensure that the filters are working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) and SXMB_IFR (for Integration Repository) to analyze the messages and configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SXMSF197 error in your SAP system.