How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE166 - Symbol &1 should no longer be used in templates

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Symbol &1 should no longer be used in templates

What causes this issue?

This symbol should no longer be used in a report template. The symbol
was therefore marked accordingly by the system administrator.

System Response

The symbol is still processed during report generation and does not
produce an error.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you can replace the symbol with another symbol.

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_TEMPLATE166 - Symbol &1 should no longer be used in templates ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE166 indicates that a specific symbol (represented by &1) is being used in a report template, but it is no longer supported or recommended for use. This typically occurs when a symbol has been deprecated or replaced in the newer versions of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Symbols: The symbol in question may have been deprecated in a recent update or version of SAP. This can happen when SAP updates its reporting tools or templates to improve functionality or security.
  Template Compatibility: The report template you are using may not be compatible with the current version of SAP, leading to the use of outdated symbols.
  Custom Modifications: If the template has been customized, it may still contain references to symbols that are no longer valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Symbol: Check the specific symbol that is causing the error. The error message will usually provide the symbol name in place of &1.
  Update the Template: 
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