How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE291 - Building block group &1 cannot be changed because a block is selected

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Building block group &1 cannot be changed because a block is selected

What causes this issue?

You want to change the description for building block group &V1&. This
can only be done, however, if a building block has not been selected
from the building block group.

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?

Remove the key for the building block in the <LS>Building Block</>
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_TEMPLATE291 - Building block group &1 cannot be changed because a block is selected ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE291 indicates that you are trying to change a building block group in a report template, but the system has detected that a block is currently selected. This prevents any modifications to the building block group.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to modify a building block group while one or more blocks within that group are currently selected or in use.
  The system is designed to prevent changes to a group that is actively being referenced to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Deselect the Block: Ensure that no blocks within the building block group are selected. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the report template where the error occurred.
  Deselecting any selected blocks or ensuring that you are not in a mode that requires a block to be selected.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: If you are working in a multi-user environment, check if