How To Fix C$798 - Symbol &1 does not have a main repeating group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Symbol &1 does not have a main repeating group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$798 - Symbol &1 does not have a main repeating group ?

  The SAP error message C$798, which states "Symbol &1 does not have a main repeating group," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the structure of the form or the way data is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Repeating Group: The error indicates that the specified symbol (usually a field or variable) is expected to be part of a main repeating group, but it is not defined as such. This can happen if the form is not set up correctly to handle the data being passed to it.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data structure being used may not match the expected format in the form. For example, if the form is designed to loop through a table of data but the data being passed is not structured as a table, this error can occur.
  Symbol Definition Issues: The symbol may not be defined correctly in