How To Fix WXCM102 - Errors occurred when generating external ROP file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Errors occurred when generating external ROP file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM102 - Errors occurred when generating external ROP file ?

  The SAP error message WXCM102: Errors occurred when generating external ROP file typically arises during the process of generating an external ROP (Report Output) file, often related to SAPscript or Smart Forms output processing.
  
  Cause
  
  Data or formatting issues during the generation of the external ROP file.
  Missing or incorrect printer or device type configuration.
  Authorization problems preventing the system from writing the output file.
  File system or path issues, such as insufficient permissions or incorrect path settings for the output file.
  Errors in the form or print program that cause the output generation to fail.
  Transport or spool system problems that interrupt the output generation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the spool request and output device:
  
  Verify that the output device (printer or file device) is correctly configured.
  Use transaction SPAD to check device types and output devices.
  Ensure the device supports the required output format.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user generating the output has the necessary authorizations to write files or generate spool requests.
  
  
  
  Review the form and print program:
  
  Debug or test the SAPscript or Smart Form to ensure no errors occur during processing.
  Check for any syntax or runtime errors in the print program.
  
  
  
  Check file system and path:
  
  If the output is directed to a file, verify that the path exists and the SAP application server has write permissions.
  Check OS-level permissions and available disk space.
  
  
  
  Analyze the spool request:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to view the spool request.
  Look for error messages or warnings related to the spool or output generation.
  
  
  
  Check system logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for messages related to output generation.
  
  
  
  Re-generate the output:
  
  After correcting any issues, try to regenerate the output.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD – Output Device Management
  SP01 – Spool Request Management
  SM21 – System Log
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXCM102 or external ROP file generation errors.
  Common notes may address specific device type issues or authorization problems.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on SAPscript and Smart Forms output processing.
  Guides on spool management and output device configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and spool request information for further analysis.