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.
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