How To Fix VW340 - Filter type &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Filter type &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

There is no definition for the filter type you specified.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW340 - Filter type &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VW340, which states "Filter type &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for vehicle management or related applications. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a filter type that has not been defined in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The filter type specified in the transaction or program is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect filter type or code that does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the filter type may not have been included or properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where filter types are defined.
  Ensure that the filter type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the filter type in the transaction or program where the error occurred. Make sure it matches the defined filter types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the valid filter types.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to vehicle management or the specific module you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or configuration options.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW340 error and implement a solution to resolve it.