I believe your criteria  range has to be at least two rows: the top row with the
same column headings (field names) that your data  has, and the next row (or
rows), where you enter the actual filter  criteria. There must be at least one
blank row between your criteria range  and the data. If your criteria contains a
formula, leave the top criteria row (the heading) blank.

In your case, perhaps your criteria range should refer to A1:U22