How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE461 - Error occurred while displaying the Wizard preview

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Error occurred while displaying the Wizard preview

What causes this issue?

The pictures for the Wizard preview are not available.

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?

Make sure that the graphic files are located in the subdirectory
.../WWI/Wizard.

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_TEMPLATE461 - Error occurred while displaying the Wizard preview ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE461 indicates that there was an issue while trying to display the Wizard preview for a report template. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Corrupted Report Template: The report template you are trying to use may be missing or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report template or the underlying data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system that prevent the report from being generated correctly.
  Data Issues: The underlying data required for the report may be incomplete or inconsistent.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the request in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Template:
  
  Verify that the report template exists and is not corrupted. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g.,