How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE201 - Releasing template &1 is not possible; included template &2 has status &3

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Releasing template &1 is not possible; included template &2 has status &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the status of the included template &V2& to the status
<LS>Released</>.
Release the template &V1& again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE201 - Releasing template &1 is not possible; included template &2 has status &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE201 indicates that there is an issue with releasing a report template due to the status of an included template. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to release a report template (denoted as &1) that includes another template (denoted as &2) which has a status that prevents it from being released. The status of the included template is indicated as &3, which could be one of the following:
  
  In Development: The template is still being worked on and is not ready for release.
  Inactive: The template is not active and cannot be included in a released template.
  Locked: The template is locked for editing or release by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Included Template:
  
  Navigate to the included template (template &2) in the SAP system.
  Check its status