How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE403 - Select a descriptor in the hit list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Select a descriptor in the hit list

What causes this issue?

Before you insert a symbol of the type <ZK>descriptor</> in the report
template, you must select a descriptor in the descriptor hit list.

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?

Run a new search for the <LS>Phrase text</> field by choosing the
pushbutton with the quick info text <LS>Find</>. If the search was
successful, select a descriptor (phrase) in the hit list.
If the search was not successful, change the phrase text if necessary
and run the search again. If necessary, create the appropriate phrase in
phrase management in the <ZK>Basic Data and Tools</> component.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE403 - Select a descriptor in the hit list ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE403 with the description "Select a descriptor in the hit list" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for reporting or data analysis, particularly when working with report templates or data descriptors.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to execute a report or access a template without having selected a valid descriptor from the available options (hit list). A descriptor in this context refers to a specific data field or attribute that the report is supposed to analyze or display. If no descriptor is selected, the system cannot proceed with generating the report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hit List: Ensure that you have a hit list displayed on your screen. This list should contain the available descriptors that you can select from.
  
  
  Select a Descriptor: Click on one of the descriptors in the hit list to select it. Make sure that