How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE169 - Description of repeating group is constructed incorrectly

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Description of repeating group is constructed incorrectly

What causes this issue?

The descriptor for a control object (repeating group, blank compression,
or conditional output) is structured incorrectly and must not be used in
this form on the report template.

System Response

The report template contains errors and cannot be used for report
generation.

How to fix this error?

Correct the descriptors in the report template that contain errors.
A descriptor for a control object (SO) must be structured as follows:
<ZH><(><<)>mm><(><<)>X><(><<)>SO><nnn> </> (for example, <11BRG001>)
<(><<)>mm>: Symbol type, two-character key
<(><<)>X>: Begin (B), end (E), or alternative statement (C)
<(><<)>SO>: Type of control object
RG: Repeating group
NG: Blank compression
IF: Conditional output
<nnn>: Three-character numbering

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE169 - Description of repeating group is constructed incorrectly ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE169, which states "Description of repeating group is constructed incorrectly," typically occurs in the context of report generation or template configuration within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with how a repeating group is defined in a report template, which can lead to problems when the report is executed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The repeating group may not be configured correctly in the report template. This could involve incorrect field mappings or settings that do not align with the data structure.
  Data Structure Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data structure (e.g., database tables or fields), the report template may not reflect these changes, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Fields: Required fields for the repeating group may be missing or incorrectly defined, causing the report to fail during execution.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the expressions or formulas used to define the repeating group.
  
  Solutions:
  
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