How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE140 - Symbol &1: Range to be overwritten by that of discrete repeating group

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Symbol &1: Range to be overwritten by that of discrete repeating group

What causes this issue?

You attempted to define a range for a symbol. However, the repeating
group of type D around it already has a range defined.

System Response

The range for the symbol will be overwritten by the range for the
repeating group.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to overwrite the range for the symbol, delete the
range from the D repeating group.
<ZH>Note:</>
Ranges are <ZH>not</> overwritten if you enter the following
parameters in the D repeating group:
(D;*)
(D)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE140 - Symbol &1: Range to be overwritten by that of discrete repeating group ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE140 typically occurs in the context of report generation or template management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with report templates that include discrete repeating groups. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the data range defined for a specific symbol (in this case, &1) that is being overwritten by the range defined for a discrete repeating group.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Overlapping Ranges: The range defined for a symbol conflicts with the range of a discrete repeating group. This can happen if the same data element is being used in both the symbol and the repeating group, leading to ambiguity in data retrieval.
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The report template may not be configured correctly, leading to overlapping definitions for data ranges.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the underlying data model or structure that cause conflicts in how data is being accessed or displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve