How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE178 - Symbol &1 of the instance control is in the wrong position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Symbol &1 of the instance control is in the wrong position

What causes this issue?

An output block was defined for an MIC repeating group (master group
with instance control) or an MIC:POS repeating group (master group -
positions of instance control). However, the symbols for the start
(EHS_ICBCB) and end (EHS_ICBCE) of the output block were swapped. The
report template therefore contains errors and cannot be used for report
generation.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the sequence of the symbols for the MIC repeating group or the
MIC:POS repeating group in the report template:
EHS_ICBCB: Start of the output block
EHS_ICBCE: End of the output block
Example:
<NP><(><<)>11BRG015(MIC,SAP_EHS_1027_001;*)><(><<)>01EHS_ICBCB></>
[Data for the output block]
<NP><(><<)>01EHS_ICBCE><(><<)>11ERG015></>

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE178 - Symbol &1 of the instance control is in the wrong position ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE178 indicates that there is an issue with the positioning of a symbol in the instance control of a report template. This error typically arises when the configuration of the report template does not align with the expected structure or format required by the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Symbol Positioning: The symbol (represented by &1 in the error message) is not placed correctly within the report template. This could be due to manual editing or incorrect configuration.
  Template Configuration Issues: The report template may have been modified or created incorrectly, leading to misalignment of symbols.
  Version Compatibility: If the report template was created in a different version of SAP or with different settings, it may not be compatible with the current instance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Symbol Positioning: Review the report template and ensure that the symbol &1 is placed in the correct position as per the template's design specifications. Refer to the documentation for the correct layout.
  Recreate or Edit the Template: If the template is significantly misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch or using a standard template as a reference.
  Validate Template Settings: Ensure that all settings related to the report template are correctly configured. This includes checking for any required fields or parameters that may be missing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the correct structure and positioning of symbols in report templates.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the report to ensure that the error is resolved and that the report functions as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE178 error in your SAP system.