How To Fix EZ575 - No PDF-based form specified in application form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 575

• Message text: No PDF-based form specified in application form &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ575 - No PDF-based form specified in application form &1 ?

  The SAP error message EZ575 "No PDF-based form specified in application form &1" typically occurs when you are trying to print or generate a PDF-based form in SAP, but the system cannot find the specified form associated with the application form you are using. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing form definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The specified PDF-based form is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the application is incorrect or does not match any existing form.
  Form Not Activated: The PDF form may exist but is not activated or published in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name specified in the application is correct. You can check the configuration or the code where the form is being called.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not activated, activate it in the Form Builder (SFP).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific application form you are using to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for PDF forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms, if applicable.
  SE78: For managing SAP forms and their transport.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to PDF forms and the specific application you are working with.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EZ575 error message in your SAP system.