How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE143 - Symbol &1: Document template &2 &3 &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Symbol &1: Document template &2 &3 &4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You attempted to include the document template &v2& &v3& &v4& in your
template. The document template does not exist, however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. Select a document template using the input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE143 - Symbol &1: Document template &2 &3 &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE143 indicates that a specific document template referenced in a report or transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a template that has either been deleted, not created, or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Template: The document template specified by the parameters does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The template might not be properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE78 for SAPscript forms, SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms, or SFP for Adobe Forms) and verify if the template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the template is correctly configured and activated. Check for any inconsistencies in the template settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document template. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the template is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  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: SE78 (for SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms), SFP (for Adobe Forms).
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to document templates.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE143 for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.