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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction SFP for form templates) and checking if the template is available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and assign the document template. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the document template and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Data Validation: Check the data that the template is trying to access for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required data is available and correctly formatted.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE421 error and implement a suitable solution.