How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE161 - No structure file exists for included template &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No structure file exists for included template &1

What causes this issue?

The system can only expand and check the document template if entries
exist in the table ESTLS (report template symbol) for the included
template. This is not the case for the included template &V1&.

System Response

The syntax check or report generation is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the included template &V1&.

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_TEMPLATE161 - No structure file exists for included template &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE161 indicates that there is no structure file available for the included template specified in the error message. This typically occurs when you are trying to generate a report or use a template that references a structure that is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure file that the template is trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The template may be incorrectly configured or may reference a structure that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the template was transported from another system, the structure may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to access the structure or template.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Existence:
  
  Verify if the structure file exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking for the structure.
  
  
  
  Review Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the template is defined (e.g., transaction CRMD_ORDER for CRM templates) and check the configuration. Ensure that the template is correctly set up and that it references the correct structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included the necessary structure. You may need to transport the structure separately.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the structure and template. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Template:
  
  If the template is corrupted or misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch, ensuring that all references are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), CRMD_ORDER (CRM Order Management).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to report templates and structures for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.