How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE181 - No output block defined for the &1 repeating group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No output block defined for the &1 repeating group

What causes this issue?

No 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) &V1&.
<ZH>Note:</> If the MIC repeating group or MIC:POS repeating group was
inserted into the template automatically, this message may appear due to
an old WWI version. These repeating groups can only be inserted
automatically as of wwilayt.dot 3.2 / 2.7B SP24 (see WWI Info). If you
are using an older WWI version, you need to add the start and end
symbols manually. If you want to use the current WWI version, contact
your system administrator.

System Response

Instance control for repeating group &V1& is not available. All data is
output on the report. The report template can still be used for report
generation.

How to fix this error?

Insert the start and end symbols for the output block (EHS_ICBCB and
EHS_ICBCE) into MIC repeating group or MIC:POS repeating group &V1&.
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_TEMPLATE181 - No output block defined for the &1 repeating group ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE181 indicates that there is an issue with the report template configuration, specifically that there is no output block defined for a repeating group in the report. This typically occurs when you are trying to generate a report that uses a template, but the template is not properly set up to handle the data being passed to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Block: The report template does not have an output block defined for the specified repeating group. This means that the system does not know how to display the data for that group.
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The template may not be configured correctly, or the data structure may have changed, leading to a mismatch between the data being processed and the template's expected structure.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being passed to the report, such as missing or incorrect data that does not match the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Open the report template in the SAP report painter or report writer.
  Verify that the repeating group specified in the error message has a corresponding output block defined.
  If it does not exist, create an output block for the repeating group.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Structure:
  
  Ensure that the data structure being passed to the report matches the expected structure defined in the template.
  If there have been changes to the data structure, update the template accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Report Logic:
  
  Check the logic used to generate the report. Ensure that the data being fetched is correct and that it aligns with the template's requirements.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Run the report with sample data to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the template or the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring report templates and handling repeating groups.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Report Painter/Writer: Tools used to create and modify report templates in SAP.
  Repeating Groups: These are used in reports to display multiple entries of similar data, such as line items in an invoice.
  Output Blocks: Sections in a report template that define how data is displayed for specific groups or categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE181 and successfully generate your report.