How To Fix DPR_DOCUMENT140 - Error occurred when generating the print preview (function module: &1)

DPR_DOCUMENT140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_DOCUMENT - Messages for Documents

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Error occurred when generating the print preview (function module: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_DOCUMENT140 - Error occurred when generating the print preview (function module: &1) ?

  The SAP error message DPR_DOCUMENT140 indicates that there was an issue when generating the print preview for a document in the SAP system. This error is often related to the Document Management System (DMS) or the Document Processing and Reporting (DPR) functionalities within SAP.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The document may not have all the required data or attributes filled in, which can prevent the print preview from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document or generate the print preview.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system that affect the document processing or printing functionalities.
  Function Module Errors: The specific function module mentioned in the error message may have encountered an issue, such as a runtime error or an exception.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the SAP system or network can lead to errors when generating print previews.
  
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