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

SSFCOMPOSER174 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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