How To Fix CM_REPORT_GEN026 - Symbol &1 cannot be used as a conditional symbol

CM_REPORT_GEN026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN - Report Generation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Symbol &1 cannot be used as a conditional symbol

What causes this issue?

An attempt is being made to use the &V1& symbol in the condition of a
blank compression or conditional output. However, this is not possible.

System Response

If the &V1& symbol is used as a condition, a value cannot be determined
for the symbol. This effects the evaluation of the condition. The report
does not contain the expected data as a result.

How to fix this error?

Do not use the &V1& symbol in a condition in the report template.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN026 - Symbol &1 cannot be used as a conditional symbol ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN026, which states "Symbol &1 cannot be used as a conditional symbol," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when working with conditional formatting or conditional logic in reports.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Symbol Usage: The symbol (represented by &1) you are trying to use in a conditional statement is not defined or is not valid for the context in which you are trying to use it. This could be due to a typo or because the symbol is not recognized in the current scope.
  
  
  Scope Issues: The symbol may not be available in the context where you are trying to use it. For example, if the symbol is defined in a different report or section, it may not be accessible in the current context.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The symbol may not be of the expected data type for