How To Fix CME_DTYPE037 - Template cannot contain only separators (use &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Template cannot contain only separators (use &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE037 - Template cannot contain only separators (use &) ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE037 indicates that a template you are trying to create or modify contains only separators and does not have any actual content. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for document templates, such as those used in SAP Convergent Charging or other document generation processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The template you are working on consists solely of separator characters (like commas, semicolons, etc.) without any actual data or text.
  The system expects at least some content in the template to process it correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Edit the Template:
  
  Open the template in the relevant SAP application.
  Ensure that the template contains actual content (text, variables, or data) in addition to any separators.
  For example, if you are using a comma as a separator, make sure there is text or a variable before and/or after the comma.
  
  
  
  Use Placeholders:
  
  If you need to maintain a structure with separators, consider using placeholders or variables that will be replaced with actual data during processing.
  For instance, instead of just having a comma, you could have something like &variable1&, &variable2&.
  
  
  
  Check Template Syntax:
  
  Ensure that the syntax of the template is correct and adheres to the expected format for the specific SAP module you are using.
  
  
  
  Test the Template:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the template and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected format for templates.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By ensuring that your template contains meaningful content along with any necessary separators, you should be able to resolve the CME_DTYPE037 error.