How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U023 - Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error creating appl. object &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error creating appl. object &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U023 - Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error creating appl. object &4 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U023 typically occurs in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) when there is an issue with creating an application object for immediate print actions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or system-related problems.
  Cause
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The PPF action might not be properly configured, or the print profile might be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Data Issues: The application object that is supposed to be created may not have the necessary data or may be in an inconsistent state.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the action may not have the necessary authorizations to create the application object.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print server or network issues.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the PPF action associated with the print profile. Ensure that the action is correctly defined and that all required parameters are set.
  Check the print profile settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Application Object Data:
  
  Ensure that the application object (e.g., sales order, delivery, etc.) has all the necessary data and is in a valid state for processing.
  Check for any missing or inconsistent data that might prevent the creation of the application object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print action and create the application object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Test Print Functionality:
  
  Test the print functionality with a different profile or object to see if the issue is specific to a certain configuration or object.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SLG1 (for logs), and SOST (for monitoring output requests) to investigate the issue further.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on the Post Processing Framework and immediate print actions for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U023.