How To Fix WES_FILTER015 - Simple filters of filter object &2 are ignored in application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Simple filters of filter object &2 are ignored in application &1

What causes this issue?

In application &v1&, the system ignores the simple filters of filter
object &v2&.

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

System Response

You have not configured a table for filter object &v2&.
The simple filters must be ignored, as they depend on the definition of
a table for filter object &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_FILTER015 - Simple filters of filter object &2 are ignored in application &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_FILTER015
  
  Text: Simple filters of filter object &2 are ignored in application &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when simple filters defined on a filter object are not considered or applied in the context of a particular Web Application (WDA or Web Dynpro ABAP application). Essentially, the filter object has simple filters defined, but the application logic or framework does not process or apply these filters, so they are ignored.
  This can happen because:
  
  The application &1 does not support or is not designed to handle simple filters on the filter object &2.
  The filter object &2 is used in a context where only complex filters or other filtering mechanisms are recognized.
  There is a mismatch between the filter object configuration and the application’s filter handling capabilities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve or handle this warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Application Support:
  
  Verify if the application &1 supports simple filters on the filter object &2. Consult the application documentation or SAP notes to confirm filter capabilities.
  
  
  Adjust Filter Usage:
  
  If the application does not support simple filters, consider using complex filters or alternative filtering mechanisms supported by the application.
  
  
  Review Filter Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the filter object &2 is correctly configured and intended to be used with the application &1. If not, adjust the filter object or use a different one compatible with the application.
  
  
  Ignore if Non-Critical:
  
  Since this is a warning, if the filters are not critical for your business process or reporting, and the application functions correctly otherwise, you may choose to ignore this message.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this warning for your specific SAP version or application. Sometimes patches or updates improve filter handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Filter Objects in SAP:
  
  Filter objects are used in SAP Web Dynpro and other UI technologies to restrict data sets based on user input or predefined criteria.
  
  
  Simple vs Complex Filters:  
  
  Simple filters typically involve straightforward conditions (e.g., field equals value).  
  Complex filters may involve multiple conditions combined with logical operators.
  
  
  
  Applications &1:
  
  The placeholder &1 represents the application name or ID where the filter is applied.
  
  
  Filter Object &2:
  
  The placeholder &2 represents the filter object name or ID.
  
  
  Message Class: WES_FILTER
  
  This message class relates to Web Dynpro filter handling.
  
  
  
  Example:
  If you see the message:
  
  WES_FILTER015 Simple filters of filter object ZFILTER1 are ignored in application WDA_SALES_REPORT
  It means that the simple filters defined in filter object ZFILTER1 are not applied in the WDA_SALES_REPORT application.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the application name (&1) and filter object (&2) details, and the context in which this message appears.