How To Fix CFB453 - PDF form &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 453

• Message text: PDF form &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB453 - PDF form &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message CFB453 indicates that a PDF form (specifically, a Smart Form or Adobe Form) is not active. This can occur in various scenarios when trying to generate or print a document using a form that has not been properly activated in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The most common cause is that the PDF form has not been activated after its creation or modification.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Versioning: There may be multiple versions of the form, and the system is trying to access a version that is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (for Adobe Forms) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Locate the form in question and check its status.
  If it is not active, activate it by selecting the appropriate option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Version Check:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct version of the form. If there are multiple versions, ensure that the active version is the one being called.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the form. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, test the form again to ensure that the error does not persist.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: For managing Adobe Forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing forms and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFB453 error and successfully activate the PDF form in your SAP system.