How To Fix XBP_EXT014 - Determine 'Filter' first

XBP_EXT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XBP_EXT - XBP Extension

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Determine 'Filter' first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XBP_EXT014 - Determine 'Filter' first ?

  The SAP error message XBP_EXT014: "Determine 'Filter' first" typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing, particularly when using the SAP Business Process Management (BPM) or SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the necessary filter criteria for a specific operation or task.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Filter Criteria: The filter criteria required for the operation have not been defined or are incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the background job or workflow that is trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or execute the operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XBP_EXT014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the filter criteria for