How To Fix WES_FILTER016 - No filters are assigned to application &1 and filter object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No filters are assigned to application &1 and filter object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_FILTER016 - No filters are assigned to application &1 and filter object &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_FILTER016 No filters are assigned to application &1 and filter object &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects filters to be assigned to a particular application and filter object, but none are found. In SAP Enterprise Search or Web Channel (WES), filters are used to restrict or refine search results or data views. If the filter configuration is missing or incomplete for the specified application and filter object, the system raises this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Filters have not been created or assigned for the given application and filter object.
  The filter assignment was deleted or not transported properly.
  The filter object or application name is incorrect or does not exist.
  The filter configuration is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that filters are properly created and assigned to the specified application and filter object.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to the filter configuration transaction or customizing path depending on your SAP system (e.g., in SAP Enterprise Search or Web Channel).
  Verify if filters exist for the application (&1) and filter object (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Filters:
  
  If no filters exist, create new filters for the application and filter object.
  Assign the filters correctly to the application and filter object.
  
  
  
  Transport and Synchronize:
  
  If you are working in a multi-system landscape, ensure that the filter configuration is transported correctly from development to quality and production.
  Synchronize or activate the filters if required.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the filters.
  
  
  
  Review Application and Filter Object Names:
  
  Confirm that the application and filter object names are correct and consistent with the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WES_FILTER016 for any patches or known issues.
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  For SAP Enterprise Search: Use transaction /n/iwbep/filters or relevant customizing.
  For Web Channel: Check filter settings in the Web Channel configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for Enterprise Search or Web Channel filter configuration guides.
  Logs: Check system logs (SM21) or application logs for additional context.
  
  
  If you provide the exact application and filter object names, I can help you with more specific instructions.