How To Fix SXMSF206 - No matching filter ID found in table SXMS_EXT_FIL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No matching filter ID found in table SXMS_EXT_FIL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF206 - No matching filter ID found in table SXMS_EXT_FIL ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF206 indicates that there is no matching filter ID found in the table SXMS_EXT_FIL. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when the system is trying to process messages and cannot find the appropriate filter configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filter Configuration: The filter ID that the system is trying to use does not exist in the SXMS_EXT_FIL table. This can happen if the filter was deleted or not created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the integration scenario or the message mapping that leads to the system looking for a non-existent filter ID.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the filter ID may not have been included in the transport request.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the SXMS_EXT_FIL table correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SXMB_ADM (Integration Engine Administration) and check the filter configurations.
  Ensure that the filter ID you are trying to use is correctly defined in the SXMS_EXT_FIL table.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Filter:
  
  If the filter ID is missing, you may need to create it again. This can be done through the relevant configuration in the Integration Builder or by using transaction SXMB_IFR.
  If the filter was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the original configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the filter configurations.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with the connection to the database.
  You can run database consistency checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SXMB_ADM: Integration Engine Administration
  SXMB_IFR: Integration Framework
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SXMS_EXT_FIL: Table that stores external filter configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.