How To Fix CM_REPORT_DEFPARA101 - Report symbol group &1 is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Report symbol group &1 is not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHS_NA_CHECK_CUSTOMIZING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_DEFPARA101 - Report symbol group &1 is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_DEFPARA101 indicates that a report symbol group specified in your configuration is not defined in the Customizing settings. This typically occurs when a report or a program is trying to access a symbol group that has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The symbol group referenced in the report is not defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Symbol Group Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used for the symbol group in the report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary symbol group definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the symbol group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where symbol groups are defined.
  Ensure that the symbol group mentioned in the error message is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Symbol Group Name:
  
  Double-check the report or program code to ensure that the symbol group name is spelled correctly and matches the defined group in Customizing.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Symbol Group:
  
  If the symbol group does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the group in the relevant Customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the symbol group was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the symbol group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to define and manage symbol groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the report and its dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_REPORT_DEFPARA101 and ensure that the report can access the necessary symbol group.