How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE420 - No heading possible; choose descriptor first

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 420

• Message text: No heading possible; choose descriptor first

What causes this issue?

You attempted to set the <DS:DE.ESEWWIWIZHEAD>With Heading</> indicator.
You must have selected a symbol of the type <ZK>Descriptor</> first.

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 @16@ with the quick info text <LS>Edit Descriptor</>.
Start the search for a phrase text, select a phrase in the hit list, and
choose <LS>OK</>.
The selected phrase is transferred as the descriptor.
Set the <LS>With Heading</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE420 - No heading possible; choose descriptor first ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE420 ("No heading possible; choose descriptor first") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying report templates in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a descriptor to be selected before you can define a heading for the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptor: The error arises when you attempt to set a heading for a report template without first selecting a descriptor. Descriptors are essential as they define the context or the data structure for the report.
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: The user may be trying to configure the report template in the wrong order, such as attempting to set headings before selecting the necessary descriptors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Descriptor:
  
  Navigate to the section of the report template where you can select a descriptor.
  Choose the appropriate descriptor that corresponds to the data you want to report on.
  
  
  
  Set the Heading:
  
  Once the descriptor is selected, you should