How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE177 - Output block not at the start of the MIC repeating group

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Output block not at the start of the MIC repeating group

What causes this issue?

An output block was defined for an MIC repeating group (master group
with instance control). However, symbol EHS_ICBCB, which denotes the
start of the output block, does not occur after the symbol that denotes
the start of the MIC repeating group. The report body and the final
report can contain different information as a result.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Place the EHS_ICBCB symbol for the start of the output block after the
start of the MIC repeating group.
Example:
<NP><(><<)>11BRG015(MIC,SAP_EHS_1027_001;*)><(><<)>01EHS_ICBCB></>
[Data for the output block]
<NP><(><<)>01EHS_ICBCE><(><<)>11ERG015></>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE177 - Output block not at the start of the MIC repeating group ?

  The SAP error message "CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE177 Output block not at the start of the MIC repeating group" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and is related to the configuration of inspection plans and the reporting of results. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the output blocks in the report template, specifically that an output block is not positioned correctly within the repeating group of Measurement Inspection Characteristics (MICs).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The output blocks in the report template may not be configured correctly. Each output block should correspond to a specific MIC and should be placed at the beginning of the repeating group.
  Template Design Issues: The design of the report template may have been altered or not set up according to the expected structure, leading to misalignment of output blocks.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the inspection characteristics