How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS023 - No data provider is defined for form &1, but required in controller &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No data provider is defined for form &1, but required in controller &2

What causes this issue?

To get the data, a
<DS:DE.EHFND_ADS_AIF_DATA_PROVIDER>data provider</> is required for the
form.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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_ADS023 - No data provider is defined for form &1, but required in controller &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS023 indicates that there is no data provider defined for a specific form, which is required in the associated controller. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize Adobe Forms or other forms-based technologies where data needs to be fetched and provided to the form for rendering.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Provider: The most common cause of this error is that the form (identified by &1) does not have a data provider defined in the controller (identified by &2). This means that the system is unable to fetch the necessary data to populate the form.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the backend where the data provider is not correctly set up or linked to the form.
  Development Errors: If the form or controller was recently developed or modified, there may be errors in the code that prevent the data provider from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the form or its associated data provider was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Data Provider: Ensure that a data provider is defined for the form in the controller. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the application or through the development environment.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both the form and the controller to ensure they are correctly linked. This may involve checking the transaction codes related to form configuration (e.g., SFP for Adobe Forms).
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the data provider is expected but not found.
  Review Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and controller to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed for setup.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SFP (for Adobe Forms) and SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage forms and their data providers.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.