How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE430 - Select a specification or parameter symbol in the symbol tree

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE430 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 430

• Message text: Select a specification or parameter symbol in the symbol tree

What causes this issue?

To insert a symbol as a control symbol for blank compression or
conditional output, you must select a symbol of the symbol type
<LS>Specification</> (01) or <LS>Parameter</> (02) 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?

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_TEMPLATE430 - Select a specification or parameter symbol in the symbol tree ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE430, which states "Select a specification or parameter symbol in the symbol tree," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Chemical Management or similar modules where users are working with report templates or specifications.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected a specification or parameter symbol from the symbol tree before attempting to generate or view a report.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to the report generation screen without properly selecting the required elements from the symbol tree.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report template or the symbol tree itself, leading to the inability to select the necessary elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Specification or Parameter:
  
  Go back to the symbol tree in the report template.
  Ensure that you select a valid specification or parameter symbol. This is usually done by clicking on