How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE606 - Do not insert the descriptor inside another symbol

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Do not insert the descriptor inside another symbol

What causes this issue?

A symbol of the type <ZK>Descriptor</> cannot be inserted inside another
symbol of the type <ZK>Specification</>, <ZK>Parameter</>,
<ZK>Descriptor</>, <ZK>Repeating Group</>, or <ZK>Blank Compression</>.

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?

Position the cursor in the document template outside the symbol (
< ... >).

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_TEMPLATE606 - Do not insert the descriptor inside another symbol ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE606, which states "Do not insert the descriptor inside another symbol," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying report templates in SAP. This error is related to the way descriptors (like text elements or variables) are used within the report template.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a descriptor is incorrectly nested within another symbol or descriptor. In SAP report templates, certain elements must be structured in a specific way, and nesting descriptors improperly can lead to confusion in how the report is rendered or processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Template Structure: Open the report template that is causing the error and carefully examine the structure. Look for any instances where a descriptor is placed inside another descriptor or symbol.
  
  
  Correct Nesting: Ensure that descriptors are not nested within each other. For example, if you have a text element that is supposed to display