How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE617 - Report template is not a label

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Report template is not a label

What causes this issue?

To be able to insert serial numbers, the report template must be of the
type EHS_LABEL.
To determine the current report category, choose <LS>Utilities -> WWI
Info</>.

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?

To create a label from your report, choose <LS>Document -> Create Label
</>.
Repeat the previous process again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE617 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE617 indicates that the report template you are trying to use is not recognized as a label template. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's output management or reporting functionalities, where specific templates are expected to conform to certain formats or types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Template Type: The template you are trying to use may not be defined as a label template in the system. SAP distinguishes between different types of templates (e.g., invoice, delivery note, label, etc.), and using the wrong type can trigger this error.
  Template 
  Configuration Issues: The template may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary attributes that define it as a label.
  Version Mismatch: If the template was created or modified in a different version of SAP or by a different user, it may not be compatible with the current system settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions