How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS013 - Cannot create form; no form creation controller 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: 013

• Message text: Cannot create form; no form creation controller is available

What causes this issue?

You requested a PDF-based form. In the current configuration, no
<DS:DE.EHFND_ADS_AIF_CREATOR_CLASS>form creation controller</> is
defined for the form.

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 form and define the corresponding form creation
controller.

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_ADS013 - Cannot create form; no form creation controller is available ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS013 indicates that the system is unable to create a form because there is no form creation controller available. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize Adobe Forms for generating documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The form creation controller may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could be due to missing settings in the Adobe Document Services (ADS) configuration.
  ADS Not Running: The Adobe Document Services may not be running or may not be properly connected to the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form creation services.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the ADS server.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the version of Adobe Forms being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ADS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that Adobe Document Services are correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check the configuration in transaction SICF (Internet Communication Framework) and ensure that the ADS services are activated.
  Verify the settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to ensure that the ADS is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify ADS Status:
  
  Check if the Adobe Document Services are running. You can do this by accessing the ADS URL directly in a web browser to see if it responds.
  If ADS is not running, restart the ADS service.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and access forms. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the ADS server. This may involve checking firewall settings or network configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the ADS logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Adobe Forms and ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Update or Patch:
  
  If there are known issues with the current version of SAP or ADS, consider applying the latest patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Adobe Document Services and Adobe Forms for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS013.