How To Fix WES_FILTER035 - Filter object &1: no explicit filters defined and/or active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Filter object &1: no explicit filters defined and/or active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_FILTER035 - Filter object &1: no explicit filters defined and/or active ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_FILTER035 Filter object &1: no explicit filters defined and/or active
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when a filter object (identified by &1, which is the filter name or ID) is being used in a process (often in SAP Workflow, SAP Business Workflow, or other filtering scenarios), but no explicit filters have been defined or activated for that filter object.
  In other words, the system expects that the filter object should have some filter criteria or conditions set to restrict or control the data or processing scope, but it finds none. This can happen if:
  
  The filter object was created but no filter conditions were maintained.
  The filter conditions exist but are inactive or not valid.
  The filter object is referenced in a workflow or report but not properly configured.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  In SAP Business Workflow when using filter objects to control workflow steps or agent determination.
  In scenarios where filters are used to limit data selection or processing.
  During workflow or report execution where filters are expected but missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Filter Object Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where the filter object is defined.
  Verify if any filter conditions or criteria are maintained.
  If none exist, define the necessary filter conditions according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate the Filter Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the filter conditions are active/enabled.
  Sometimes filters are created but remain inactive, so activate them.
  
  
  
  Review Usage Context:
  
  Check where the filter object is used (e.g., workflow step, report, selection screen).
  Confirm that the filter object is correctly referenced and that it makes sense to have filters there.
  
  
  
  If No Filters Are Needed:
  
  If the filter object is intentionally left without filters (e.g., to allow all data), then this warning can be ignored.
  Alternatively, remove the filter object reference if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining and activating filters, test the workflow or process again to ensure the warning no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow and filter objects)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow execution)
  Customizing paths related to filter objects depending on the module.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to filter objects and this warning message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow documentation for detailed explanation of filter objects and their usage.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Filter object has no explicit filters defined or active.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message WES_FILTER035 is issued; filtering may not work as intended.
  
  
  Solution
  Define and activate filter conditions for the filter object or remove unnecessary references.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific context (e.g., module, transaction, or process where this occurs), I can help with more tailored instructions.