How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS012 - Cannot create form; no form name is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cannot create form; no form name is available

What causes this issue?

You requested a PDF-based form. In the current configuration, no form
name is defined.

System Response

The system cannot create the form.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing activity <LS>Specify ADS Forms</>, check the
configuration of the requested form.

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_ADS012 - Cannot create form; no form name is available ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS012: Cannot create form; no form name is available typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize Adobe Forms for generating documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a form because it does not have a valid form name specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Name: The most common cause is that the form name is not provided in the configuration or the program that is trying to generate the form.
  Incorrect Configuration: The form may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to retrieve the form name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or the related configuration.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the Adobe Document Services (ADS) or the connection between SAP and ADS.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Name Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form name is correctly specified in the relevant configuration settings or in the program code. This can usually be found in the transaction where the form is being called.
  Verify that the form exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Form Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that the form is assigned to the correct application and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form and the related transactions. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Adobe Document Services (ADS):
  
  Ensure that the Adobe Document Services are properly configured and running. You can check the ADS status in transaction SICF and ensure that the relevant services are activated.
  If there are issues with ADS, you may need to restart the ADS service or check the logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the form to identify where the form name is being set or retrieved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to Adobe Forms and the specific transaction or application you are working with. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS012 in your SAP system.