How To Fix CM_REPORT_GEN022 - Report symbol group &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN - Report Generation

• Message number: 022

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

What causes this issue?

No definition exists for the report symbol group &V1& entered for the
report symbol &V2&.

System Response

Report generation is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Define the report symbol group &V1& in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_SR_230_10_5>Specify Report Symbol Groups</> or assign the
symbol &V2& to an existing report symbol group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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_GEN022 - Report symbol group &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN022, which states "Report symbol group &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of reporting or when generating reports in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined report symbol group that is referenced in the report or program you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The report symbol group referenced (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the report symbol group is not properly set up or linked to the report.
  Transport Issues: If the report or its associated symbol group was transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report symbol group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Report Symbol Group:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the area of report management or configuration).
  Check if the report symbol group exists. If not, you may need to create it.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check for definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the report is correctly configured to use the report symbol group.
  Review the report settings and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the report symbol group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its associated symbol group.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific report you are trying to run. There may be additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CM_REPORT_GEN022 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.