How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE442 - Enter the recursion depth

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Enter the recursion depth

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE442 - Enter the recursion depth ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE442, which prompts the user to "Enter the recursion depth," typically occurs in the context of report generation or template configuration within SAP systems. This error is related to the recursion depth setting, which controls how many times a report can call itself or how deeply it can nest calls to other reports or templates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recursion Limit Exceeded: The error usually indicates that the recursion depth limit has been reached. This can happen if a report or template is designed to call itself or another report in a way that exceeds the allowed depth.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the report templates or the way they are set up to interact with each other.
  Infinite Loops: If there is a logical error in the report design, it may lead to infinite loops, causing the recursion depth to exceed the system's limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Recursion Depth: If you have access