How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL001 - Field name &1 not supported as filter criteria

TEM_MESSAGES_AL001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Field name &1 not supported as filter criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL001 - Field name &1 not supported as filter criteria ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL001 with the description "Field name &1 not supported as filter criteria" typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a filter criteria that is not allowed or recognized by the system in the context of the operation you are performing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with reports, queries, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Field: The field you are trying to use as a filter is not supported in the context of the transaction or report you are executing.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured correctly in the underlying data model or may not be available for filtering in the specific transaction.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source you are querying may not include the field you are trying to filter on.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to this