How To Fix C2307 - You have not entered a PDF-based form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 307

• Message text: You have not entered a PDF-based form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2307 - You have not entered a PDF-based form ?

  The SAP error message C2307, which states "You have not entered a PDF-based form," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a PDF-based form, but the system cannot find the necessary form or the form has not been properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing PDF Form: The required PDF form is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PDF form.
  Incorrect Form Name: The name of the form specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Availability:
  
  Verify that the required PDF form exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SFP for Smart Forms) and checking if the form is listed.
  
  
  
  Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the PDF form is correctly configured and activated. You can check this in the transaction SFP (Form Builder) or by using the transaction code SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the PDF form. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Correct Form Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the form being called in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the name of the form in the system exactly.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-import or activate the form if it is not available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific PDF form you are trying to use. There may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or form you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the C2307 error message in SAP.