How To Fix WES_FILTER012 - Filter object &1 is defined without a table or a filter

WES_FILTER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Filter object &1 is defined without a table or a filter

What causes this issue?

You have defined the filter object &v1& without a table or a filter.

System Response

You cannot use filters for filter object &v2&. An initial data transfer
is not possible. The system transfers all changed or manually requested
objects.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_FILTER012 - Filter object &1 is defined without a table or a filter ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_FILTER012: Filter object &1 is defined without a table or a filter
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a filter object in the SAP system (often related to Web Dynpro, Web Services, or other filter configurations) is defined but lacks an associated table or filter criteria. Essentially, the system expects the filter object to be linked to a database table or a filter condition, but this linkage is missing or incomplete.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A filter object created in a Web Dynpro component or Web Service configuration without specifying the underlying table or filter condition.
  Incomplete or incorrect filter definition in the configuration or coding.
  Missing or incorrect metadata assignment for the filter object.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that every filter object is properly defined with an associated table or filter condition.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Filter Object Definition:
  
  Go to the place where the filter