How To Fix COTPL006 - Error: &1 during syntax check of generated program

COTPL006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COTPL - Template Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error: &1 during syntax check of generated program

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to generate a report for the template. During the
syntax check of the report, the following syntax error occured in line
&V2& and statement &V3&:
&V1&

System Response

The report, and therefore the template, cannot be saved or generated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Information for SAP: the report containing the syntax error was saved
under &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTPL006 - Error: &1 during syntax check of generated program ?

  The SAP error message COTPL006 indicates that there is an issue during the syntax check of a generated program, specifically related to the program's structure or content. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with generated programs or templates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code that has been generated. This could be due to incorrect coding practices or issues in the template used to generate the program.
  Missing Components: If the generated program is missing required components or definitions, it can lead to this error.
  Incompatible Data Types: Mismatches in data types or structures can also trigger this error during the syntax check.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for the program generation might be incorrect, leading to improper code generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Generated Code: Review the generated ABAP code for any syntax errors. Look for common issues such as missing