How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U002 - Immediate print call error type mismatch: Expected &1 provided &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Immediate print call error type mismatch: Expected &1 provided &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U002 - Immediate print call error type mismatch: Expected &1 provided &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U002 indicates that there is a type mismatch in an immediate print call. Specifically, the system expected a certain type of data (denoted as &1), but received a different type (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) when trying to execute a print action.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data being passed to the print function does not match the expected data type. For example, if the system expects a string but receives a numeric value, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the PPF settings or print settings can lead to this error. This includes incorrect settings in the PPF action definition or the print program.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the print process, it may not be handling data types correctly, leading to this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: If the parameters required for the print action are missing or incorrectly defined, it can cause a type mismatch.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data being passed to the print function. Ensure that the data types match what is expected by the print program or function module.
  Review PPF Configuration: Go through the PPF action configuration to ensure that all settings are correct. Check the action definition and ensure that the print program is correctly specified.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, use debugging tools to trace the execution of the print call. This can help identify where the type mismatch is occurring.
  Check Custom Code: If there is any custom code involved in the print process, review it to ensure that it is correctly handling data types and parameters.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the PPF and printing to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to PPF configuration, such as SPRO for configuration settings, and SOST for monitoring output requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.