How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE172 - Repeating group &1 &2: Different expansion times for condition symbols

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Repeating group &1 &2: Different expansion times for condition symbols

What causes this issue?

The expansion times of the conditional symbols &V3& and &V4& of the
conditional output &V1&&V2& vary. If you enter a number of symbols in
the condition, these must all have the same expansion time.

System Response

The syntax check is continued; the report template is marked as
containing errors.

How to fix this error?

Check if the definition of the conditional output is correct. If you
require a conditional output that is dependent on symbols with different
expansion times, you then have to nest a number of conditional outputs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE172 - Repeating group &1 &2: Different expansion times for condition symbols ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE172 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a report template, specifically related to the use of condition symbols in a repeating group. This error typically arises when the expansion times for condition symbols within the same repeating group are inconsistent, which can lead to confusion in how the report is generated.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Inconsistent Condition Symbols: The condition symbols used in the repeating group are set to expand at different times. For example, one condition symbol may be set to expand at the beginning of the group, while another is set to expand at the end.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report template may have been incorrectly configured, leading to conflicting settings for the condition symbols.
  Data Structure Issues: The underlying data structure may not support the intended use of the condition symbols, leading to conflicts in expansion times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE172