How To Fix CM_REPORT_DEFPARA100 - Document template &1 (version &2) contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_DEFPARA - Reports - Determining Default Parameter Values

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Document template &1 (version &2) contains errors

What causes this issue?

From the structure data for the document template &V1& (version: &V2&),
the system detected that the document template contains errors.

System Response

The system was unable to determine any default values for the parameter
symbols in this template.

How to fix this error?

Call the document template mentioned above in the <LS>Windows
Wordprocessor Integration</> (WWI) application in order to process it.
Choose <LS>WWI -> Check template</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_DEFPARA100 - Document template &1 (version &2) contains errors ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_DEFPARA100 indicates that there are issues with a document template in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the document template specified (identified by the template name and version) has inconsistencies or errors that prevent it from being processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The document template may have been incorrectly configured or modified, leading to errors in its parameters or structure.
  Missing or Invalid Parameters: Required parameters for the document template may be missing or invalid, causing the system to throw an error.
  Version Issues: The version of the document template being referenced may not be compatible with the current configuration or may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the document template.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database that affect the document template.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Template Configuration: Review the configuration of the document template in the SAP system. Ensure that all required fields and parameters are correctly set up.
  Validate Parameters: Ensure that all parameters required by the document template are provided and are valid. Check for any missing or incorrect values.
  Check Version: Verify that the version of the document template being used is correct and that it exists in the system. If necessary, revert to a previous version that is known to work.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the document template has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and permissions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues with document templates. Apply any necessary updates.
  Test in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SE78 (for SAP ArchiveLink) or SFP (for Form Builder) to manage document templates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing document templates.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the CM_REPORT_DEFPARA100 error in your SAP system.