How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_ADS046 - Cannot generate form type &1; implementation does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Cannot generate form type &1; implementation does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS046 - Cannot generate form type &1; implementation does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_ADS046 indicates that the system is unable to generate a specific form type because the implementation for that form does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Adobe Forms or other form generation processes where a specific form type is expected but not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Implementation: The most common cause is that the required implementation for the specified form type is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The form type not being activated.
  The form type not being created or imported into the system.
  The form type being deleted or not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the form type, such as incorrect paths or missing dependencies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the form not being available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Implementation: Verify that the implementation for the specified form type exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SFP for Adobe Forms).
  Checking if the form type is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form: If the form type exists but is not activated, activate it. This can usually be done in the form maintenance transaction.
  
  
  Re-import or Create the Form: If the form type does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system. Ensure that all necessary components are included.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the form was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all configuration settings related to the form type are correct. This includes checking any related settings in the SAP system that might affect form generation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form type for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SFP: For Adobe Form processing.
  SE80: For object navigation and checking the existence of the form.
  SE37: For function module checks if the form is linked to a function module.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific form type for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.