How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE434 - Document template NORMAL.DOT could not be assigned to document

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE434 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Document template NORMAL.DOT could not be assigned to document

What causes this issue?

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?

Check whether Microsoft Word is installed correctly on your computer and
is free of errors.
Try to create a new document in Microsoft Word.
Close all Microsoft Word processes. Check in the Task Manager whether
any Microsoft Word processes have crashed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE434 - Document template NORMAL.DOT could not be assigned to document ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE434 indicates that the system is unable to assign the specified document template (in this case, NORMAL.DOT) to a document. This issue can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Template: The specified document template (NORMAL.DOT) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the document template may be incorrect or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document template.
  File Format Issues: The document template may be in an unsupported format or corrupted.
  SAP Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP related to document templates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Verify that the document template NORMAL.DOT exists in the specified location. You can do this by navigating to the relevant directory in the SAP system or checking the template