How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE127 - Symbol &1: Unknown mandatory symbol parameter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Symbol &1: Unknown mandatory symbol parameter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE127 - Symbol &1: Unknown mandatory symbol parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE127 with the description "Symbol &1: Unknown mandatory symbol parameter &2" typically occurs in the context of report templates or forms in SAP, particularly when using the SAPscript or Smart Forms tools. This error indicates that there is a mandatory parameter for a symbol that is not recognized or is missing in the report template.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The error usually arises when a symbol in the report template is defined to require a specific parameter, but that parameter is not provided or is incorrectly defined.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the symbol name or the parameter name, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Changes in Symbol Definition: If the symbol was modified or updated in the system, and the report template was not adjusted accordingly, it could lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being passed to the report may not match the expected format