How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U024 - Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error reading print form &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error reading print form &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U024 - Immediate print &1 profile &2 action &3: Error reading print form &4 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U024 typically indicates an issue related to the printing process in the SAP system, specifically when trying to read a print form. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when using the Post Processing Framework (PPF) for document processing.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Print Form: The specified print form (form &4) may not exist in the system or may not be correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print form or execute the print action.
  Incorrect Profile Configuration: The print profile (&2) may be incorrectly configured or may not be linked to the correct print form.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAP spool system or issues with the printer configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Form:
  
  Verify that the print form specified in the error message (&4) exists in the system.
  Use transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE78 to check if the form is available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Print Profile:
  
  Check the configuration of the print profile (&2) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Use transaction code SPAD to review the output device settings and ensure they are correctly linked to the print profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the print action has the necessary authorizations to access the print form and execute the print job.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Settings:
  
  Review the spool settings in transaction code SP01 to see if there are any issues with the spool requests.
  Ensure that the spool server is functioning correctly and that there are no errors in the spool system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the PPF action to identify any specific points of failure in the code.
  You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the PPF action and its associated function modules.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Management
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink Administration
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Post Processing Framework (PPF) and printing configurations for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U024. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.