How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE483 - Comparison value &1 is not permitted or incorrectly defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Comparison value &1 is not permitted or incorrectly defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ACTION_NO_EXECUTE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the comparison value. Note the following here:
Use the comparison operator <LB>LK</> (text comparison) for character
comparisons and enclose the comparison value in double quotation marks
(").
Use the comparison operators <LB>EQ</> (equal to) or <LB>NE</> (not
equal to) for comparisons of symbols and precede the comparison value
with the string <LB>S:</>.
Use the decimal separator period (.) for numbers in comparisons of
numeric values. A comparison with the operator <LB>LK</> (text
comparison) is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE483 - Comparison value &1 is not permitted or incorrectly defined ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE483, which states "Comparison value &1 is not permitted or incorrectly defined," typically occurs in the context of configuration or data validation within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with report templates or comparison values in various modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Comparison Value: The value being compared (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated value, or a value that does not exist in the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report template may not allow for the specified comparison value. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the customizing or configuration tables.
  Data Type Mismatch: The comparison value may not match the expected data type (e.g., comparing a string to a number).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain values or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Comparison Value: Check the value being used in the report or template. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the relevant master data or configuration.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the report template and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly defined. This may involve checking transaction codes like SPRO for customizing settings.
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the comparison value matches the expected data type. If the system expects a numeric value, ensure that the value being passed is indeed numeric.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or report you are working with to understand the expected values and configurations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data or values being compared. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.