How To Fix EZ574 - Smart Form &1 invalid since reference to PDF-based form &2

EZ574 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Smart Form &1 invalid since reference to PDF-based form &2

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What causes this issue?

You have specified a Smart Form in an application form of the type
<LS>Smart Form</> that represents an internal reference to a PDF-based
form, that is, the Smart Form itself no longer has any relevant content
or properties. This is not supported by the Print Workbench, since it
can lead to internal inconsistencies.

System Response

The application form is incorrect.

How to fix this error?

If you want to print with <LS>Smart Forms</> and the reference is
unintentional, remove the reference using the tools in the transaction
<LS>SMARTFORMS</>. If you want to work with PDF-based forms, use an
application form of the type <LS>PDF-based</> and enter the relevant
PDF-based form in the properties.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ574 - Smart Form &1 invalid since reference to PDF-based form &2 ?

  The SAP error message EZ574 indicates that there is an issue with a Smart Form that is referencing a PDF-based form. This typically occurs when there is a conflict or inconsistency between the Smart Form and the PDF-based form it is trying to reference. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The Smart Form is trying to reference a PDF-based form that is either not available, has been deleted, or is not compatible with the current version of the Smart Form.
  Changes in Form: If the PDF-based form has been modified or updated, the Smart Form may not recognize the changes, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form and the PDF-based form are in different transport requests or environments, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the Smart Form from correctly referencing the PDF-based form.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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