How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS003 - Cannot instantiate form generation class &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_ADS - Messages for the Adobe Document Service Integration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot instantiate form generation class &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot instantiate the form generation class that implements
the interface <NP>IF_EHFND_FW_ADS_FORM_CR_CTRL</>. It is possible that
the constructor of the class requires importing parameters, but the
framework does not supply them during object creation.

System Response

The system tried to instantiate the class &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the constructor of the class.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS003 - Cannot instantiate form generation class &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS003 indicates that there is an issue with instantiating a form generation class in the context of Adobe Document Services (ADS). This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration or availability of the ADS service, which is used for generating PDF forms in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  ADS Not Configured Properly: The Adobe Document Services may not be configured correctly in your SAP system.
  Service Unavailability: The ADS service might be down or not running.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the ADS server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ADS service.
  Incorrect Form Class: The form generation class specified in the configuration may not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ADS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that Adobe Document Services are properly configured in your SAP system. You can check the configuration in transaction SICF (Internet Communication Framework) and ensure that the ADS service is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify ADS Service Status:
  
  Check if the ADS service is running. You can do this by accessing the ADS URL directly in a web browser. The URL typically looks like http://<ADS_SERVER>:<PORT>/sap/bc/ads. If you cannot access it, the service may be down.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the ADS server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the form generation has the necessary authorizations to access the ADS service. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Form Class Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the form class in the SAP system. Ensure that the class name is correct and that the class is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs in transaction SLG1 for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If all else fails, consider restarting the ADS service or the SAP system to clear any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Adobe Document Services for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error CM_EHFND_FW_ADS003 effectively.