How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE209 - Value for parameter &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Value for parameter &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The value that you have selected for parameter &V1& is not defined as a
permitted value.

System Response

The system cannot process the selected parameter value.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid parameter value using the input help.

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_TEMPLATE209 - Value for parameter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE209 indicates that a value for a specific parameter (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of report generation or when trying to access a report template that requires certain parameters to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter Value: The most common cause is that the parameter specified in the error message has not been defined or does not have a valid value in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report template or the underlying data model.
  Data Inconsistency: The data that the report relies on may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the absence of the required parameter value.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameter Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Verify that the parameter &1 is correctly defined and has a valid value. This may involve checking the configuration settings or the data entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Report Template:
  
  If you are using a custom report template, ensure that it is correctly configured and that all required parameters are included and populated.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the underlying data for completeness and consistency. Ensure that all necessary entries exist in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the parameter. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the report or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.