How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE179 - Output block not at end of MIC repeating group

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 179

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

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, symbol EHS_ICBCE, which denotes
the end of the output block, does not occur before the symbol that
denotes the end 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_ICBCE symbol for the end of the output block before the
end of the MIC repeating group or the MIC:POS 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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE179 - Output block not at end of MIC repeating group ?

  The SAP error message "CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE179 Output block not at end of MIC repeating group" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and is related to the configuration of inspection plans and the reporting templates used for inspection results.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the structure of the output blocks defined in the reporting template for a Measurement Inspection Characteristic (MIC). Specifically, it indicates that the output block is not positioned correctly within the repeating group of the MIC. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The reporting template may not be configured correctly, leading to the output block being placed in an incorrect position.
  Changes in Template: If the template was modified after the inspection plan was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Issues: If the data for the MIC is not entered correctly or if there are missing entries, it can lead to this