How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE293 - Bar code type &1 does not exist

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Bar code type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified &V1& as the bar code type. This does not exist,
however.

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?

Specify a valid bar code type or create bar code type &V1& in the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_SR_230_10_11>Specify Bar Code Types</>
.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE293 - Details

• The SAP error message "CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE293: Bar code type &1 does not exist" typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a report or print a document that requires a specific barcode type, but that barcode type is not defined or recognized in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Barcode Type: The specified barcode type (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The barcode type may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the barcode type name being referenced in the report or document.
  Missing Customization: If the barcode type is a custom one, it may not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Barcode Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for barcode configuration, which is usually under Logistics or General Settings.
  Ensure that the barcode type you are trying to use