How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS005 - Cannot create PDF; form &1 does not exist or is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot create PDF; form &1 does not exist or is not activated

What causes this issue?

The form &SYST-MSGV1& does not exist or is not activated.

System Response

The system cannot create the Portable Document Format (PDF) file.

How to fix this error?

Check if the form exists in the system. Use the transaction
<DS:TRAS.SFP>SFP</> (or on the <LS>SAP Easy Access</> screen, choose
<LS>Tools -> Form Printout -> Interactive Forms</>) to verify and to
regenerate the form if required.

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_ADS005 - Cannot create PDF; form &1 does not exist or is not activated ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS005 indicates that the system is unable to create a PDF because the specified form does not exist or is not activated. This error typically occurs in the context of Adobe Forms in SAP, particularly when using the Adobe Document Services (ADS) for generating PDF documents.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Created: The specified form (identified by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Form Not Activated: The form exists but has not been activated. In SAP, forms must be activated before they can be used.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect form name specified in the program or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not activated, activate it in transaction SFP. Open the form and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the program or configuration matches exactly with the name in the Form Builder. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-transport or activate it manually.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. Check the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check ADS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that Adobe Document Services (ADS) is properly configured and running. You can check the ADS configuration in transaction SICF and ensure that the relevant services are active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and managing Adobe Forms.
  SICF: Maintain HTTP Services, where you can check the status of ADS services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Adobe Forms or the error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS005.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Adobe Forms and Adobe Document Services for detailed guidance on form creation and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the PDF using the specified form.