Hi Asitabha,
For applying filter, you can refer the below video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiQgvUhbFM0Also, this error generally comes due to memory leakage issue. In short, you can use "Attach" feature of MS Excel VBO before applying filter and it should work.
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Ritansh Jatwani
Consultant
EY
Asia/Kolkata
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