How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE405 - Select a valid symbol in the symbol tree

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Select a valid symbol in the symbol tree

What causes this issue?

The document template is only scanned for specific symbols from the
symbol tree.

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?

Choose a symbol of the following type in the symbol tree:
Symbol Type,,Icon in Symbol Tree
Main repeating group,,@8D@
Specification symbol,,@9C@ (expansion time report body)
Parameter symbol,,@9I@ (expansion time final report)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE405 - Details

• The SAP error message "CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE405: Select a valid symbol in the symbol tree" typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Crystal Reports when working with report templates or when trying to manipulate report elements. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid selection in the symbol tree, but the selection made is either invalid or not recognized.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection: The user may have selected a symbol or object in the symbol tree that is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Corrupted Report Template: The report template may be corrupted or not properly configured, leading to issues with symbol recognition.
  Missing Dependencies: The report may rely on certain data sources or objects that are not available or have been removed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain symbols or objects within the report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select a Valid Symbol: Ensure that you are selecting a valid