How To Fix EZ578 - Form interface &1 for PDF-based form &2 has incorrect category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Form interface &1 for PDF-based form &2 has incorrect category

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What causes this issue?

The form interface used in the PDF-based form &V2& has an incorrect
category (<LS>Smart Form-compatible </>or <LS>XML</>).
This setting is not supported by the Print Workbench.

System Response

The application form used is incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Change the category in the form interface to <LS>ABAP Dictionary</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ578 - Form interface &1 for PDF-based form &2 has incorrect category ?

  The SAP error message EZ578 indicates that there is an issue with the form interface for a PDF-based form. Specifically, it suggests that the form interface is not correctly categorized, which can lead to problems when trying to generate or process the form.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Form Interface Assignment: The form interface assigned to the PDF form may not match the expected category or structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the form settings or the associated data elements.
  Version Mismatch: The form interface might be outdated or incompatible with the current version of the form or the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport that affect the form interface.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EZ578 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Form Interface:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (Form Builder) and check the form interface assigned to the PDF form.
  Ensure that the interface is correctly defined and matches the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the transaction code SFP and ensure that all necessary fields and data elements are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update or Redefine the Interface:
  
  If the interface is incorrect, you may need to redefine it. This can involve creating a new interface or modifying the existing one to ensure it matches the form's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify that all related objects (like the interface and data definitions) were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the objects or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  After making changes, test the form to ensure that it generates correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to PDF forms and interfaces for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFP (Form Builder) for managing forms.
  SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms, if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to PDF forms and interfaces. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  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 and resolve the cause of the EZ578 error in your SAP system.