How To Fix 3Q146 - XML format and PDF form version are inconsistent.

3Q146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 146

• Message text: XML format and PDF form version are inconsistent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q146 - XML format and PDF form version are inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message 3Q146 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the XML format and the PDF form version in the context of SAP's output management system, particularly when dealing with forms and documents generated in XML format.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The XML data being processed is not compatible with the version of the PDF form that is being used. This can happen if the form has been updated or modified without corresponding updates to the XML structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form configuration in SAP may not match the expected structure of the XML data, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Changes in Form Design: If the form design has been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) but the XML data structure has not been updated accordingly, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from