How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE428 - Select an appropriate symbol in the symbol tree

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Select an appropriate symbol in the symbol tree

What causes this issue?

To be able to start the WWI Wizard, you must select an appropriate
symbol in 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?

You can select the following in the symbol tree:
Value assignment types of the value assignment category <ZK>Property</>,
<ZK>Composition</>, or <ZK>Listing</>, if these are assigned other
characteristics (symbol type <ZK>Repeating Group</> (11))
Additional information (subgroups):
Value assignment usage (ESTDU)
Value assignment source (ESTDS)
Value assignment user-defined text (ESTDF)
Transport classification (EST0F)
Value assignment item of components (ESTVP)
<ZH>Note:</>
Appropriate symbols are indicated by the following icon: @89@

Procedure for System Administrators

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_TEMPLATE428 - Select an appropriate symbol in the symbol tree ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE428, which states "Select an appropriate symbol in the symbol tree," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Crystal Reports when working with report templates or symbols in the report design environment. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a valid symbol from the symbol tree before proceeding with a certain action.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Symbol Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any symbol from the symbol tree, which is necessary for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Invalid Symbol: The selected symbol may not be appropriate for the action you are trying to execute.
  Corrupted Report Template: Sometimes, the report template itself may be corrupted or not properly configured, leading to this error.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions to access certain symbols or templates can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Symbol: Ensure that you have selected a valid symbol