How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE421 - Error occurred while assigning the document template &1

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Error occurred while assigning the document template &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The program
<DS:GLOS.352A29BCD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>Windows Wordprocessor
Integration</> (WWI) cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the WWI program is installed correctly. The following
registry entry must exist for the document template &V1&:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/WWIDOCUMENT/InstallDir
It may also be necessary to install a newer version of WWI.

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_TEMPLATE421 - Error occurred while assigning the document template &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE421 indicates that there was an issue while trying to assign a document template in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports or when trying to use a specific document template in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Template Not Found: The specified document template (&1) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign the document template.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues related to the document template or the report generation process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that the template is trying to access, leading to the error.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or bugs in the SAP environment could also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Template Existence: Verify that the document template specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this