How To Fix WES_FILTER036 - Filter object &1: no implicit filters defined and/or active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 036

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_FILTER036 - Filter object &1: no implicit filters defined and/or active ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WES_FILTER036 Filter object &1: no implicit filters defined and/or active
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP when a filter object (usually related to Web Channel or Web UI personalization/filtering) is expected to have implicit filters defined and active, but none are found. Implicit filters are filters that are automatically applied by the system based on context or predefined settings, without explicit user input.
  In other words, the system is trying to apply a filter object, but:
  
  No implicit filters are defined for that filter object, or
  The implicit filters exist but are not active/enabled.
  
  This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Web Channel Framework (WCF) personalization,
  Web UI filter configurations,
  Search or query filters where implicit filters are expected to narrow down data automatically.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Filter Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the filter object definition in the relevant customizing or configuration transaction.
  Verify that implicit filters are defined for the filter object.
  If no implicit filters are defined, define the necessary implicit filters according to business requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate Implicit Filters:
  
  If implicit filters exist but are inactive, activate them.
  This can be done in the filter object maintenance or personalization settings.
  
  
  
  Review Personalization or Web Channel Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in Web Channel Framework, check the personalization settings for the filter object.
  Ensure that the filter object is correctly assigned and that implicit filters are enabled.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, filters may not be active due to missing authorizations.
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and permissions to use the filter object and its implicit filters.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, enable debugging or check application logs to see why the implicit filters are not recognized as active.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that might affect filter activation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Filter Objects: In SAP Web UI and Web Channel Framework, filter objects are used to control data selection and display. Implicit filters help automatically restrict data based on context (e.g., user, organizational unit).
  
  
  Transactions / Tools:
  
  WCF (Web Channel Framework) configuration transactions.
  Personalization tools in Web UI.
  Filter object maintenance transactions (depending on module).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Channel Framework and filter objects.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Web Channel Framework and personalization.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  E-commerce or self-service portals where product or service filters are applied.
  Search or query screens where implicit filters are expected to limit results.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or scenario) where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps or configuration paths.