How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE182 - Output block not fully defined; end missing

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Output block not fully defined; end missing

What causes this issue?

An error message is output when a new report body is created with the
selected report template.
The output block for an MIC repeating group (master group with instance
control) or an MIC:POS repeating group (master group - positions of
instance control) is not fully defined. The symbol to denote the end of
the output block is missing.
The report template therefore cannot be used for report generation.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define the end of the output block in the report template by means of
the symbol EHS_ICBCE. This symbol must occur before the end of the MIC
repeating group or before the MIC:POS repeating group in the report
template.
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_TEMPLATE182 - Output block not fully defined; end missing ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE182 indicates that there is an issue with the output block definition in a report template. Specifically, it suggests that the output block is not fully defined, and the end of the block is missing. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying report templates in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Definition: The output block in the report template may not have been defined completely. This could happen if the user did not specify all required fields or parameters.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the report template that prevent the system from recognizing the end of the output block.
  Corrupted Template: The report template might be corrupted or improperly saved, leading to missing definitions.
  Version Compatibility: If the report template was created in a different version of SAP, there may be compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Block Definition:
  
  Open the report template in the SAP environment.
  Review the output block