How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_UEC000 - Cannot create the PDF; data provider is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_UEC - Messages for Use Collection

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Cannot create the PDF; data provider is missing

What causes this issue?

A class that inherits from CL_EHPRC_UEC_AIF_BASE does not set the
member variable MO_DATA_PROVIDER.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Verify all classes that inherit from the CL_EHPRC_UEC_AIF_BASE super
class and check if the member variable will be set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_UEC000 - Cannot create the PDF; data provider is missing ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_UEC000 indicating "Cannot create the PDF; data provider is missing" typically occurs in the context of generating PDF documents from SAP applications, particularly when using the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Data Provider: The error suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary data provider that is required to generate the PDF. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the data provider.
  The data provider not being installed or activated in the system.
  Issues with the underlying data source or query that is supposed to provide the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider or the data source.
  
  
  Incorrect Form Configuration: If you are using Adobe Forms, the form may not be correctly configured to use the specified data provider.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system configuration, such as missing components or incorrect settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data provider is correctly configured in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the relevant settings in transaction codes like SFP (for Adobe Forms) or SE80 (for other development objects).
  Ensure that the data provider is active and properly linked to the form or report that is trying to generate the PDF.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider and the underlying data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  If using Adobe Forms, open the form in transaction SFP and check the data binding settings. Ensure that the data source is correctly defined and that the form is set up to use the correct data provider.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs. You can use transaction SLG1 to check for application logs that might provide more details about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message, context, and any logs you have gathered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to PDF generation and data providers. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message EHPRC_RCS_UEC000.