How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER174 - Document processing not started; no end of table possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Document processing not started; no end of table possible

What causes this issue?

You tried to end a table by calling the function module
SSFCOMP_TABLE_END, but currently no document is being processed.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER174 - Document processing not started; no end of table possible ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER174 indicates that document processing has not started due to the inability to determine the end of a table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's document processing or workflow management, particularly when dealing with forms or documents that involve tables.
  Cause:
  
  
  Table Structure Issues: The error often arises when the system cannot identify the end of a table in the document. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly defined table structures in the document.
  Missing or improperly configured table delimiters.
  Issues with the data source that feeds the table.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Problems: If the data being processed has inconsistencies or is incomplete, it may lead to the system being unable to process the document correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the document processing settings in SAP, which could prevent the system from recognizing the end of a table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definitions: Review the definitions of the tables in the document. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that all necessary delimiters are present.
  
  
  Validate Data Sources: Ensure that the data being used to populate the tables is complete and correctly formatted. Check for any missing entries or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings related to document processing in SAP. Make sure that all settings are correctly configured to handle the tables in your documents.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the document processing to identify where the system is failing to recognize the end of the table.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to document processing and table handling for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or updates that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with, as it may contain relevant information about document processing and table handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SSFCOMPOSER174 error in your SAP environment.