How To Fix FTR0351 - Form &1 is not a PDF form but a SAPScript form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR0 - Treasury: Financial Transaction

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Form &1 is not a PDF form but a SAPScript form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR0351 - Form &1 is not a PDF form but a SAPScript form ?

  The SAP error message FTR0351 indicates that the system is trying to process a form that is expected to be a PDF form, but it has been identified as a SAPscript form instead. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document generation where the system is configured to use PDF forms for output.
  Cause:
  
  Form Type Mismatch: The form specified in the transaction or configuration is set up as a SAPscript form, but the system is expecting a PDF form (Smart Forms or Adobe Forms).
  Configuration Issues: The output type or the form associated with a particular transaction may not be correctly configured to point to a PDF form.
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The form assigned to the output type in the configuration may not match the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check the configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct form type (PDF form) and that the form name is correct.
  
  
  
  Change Form Type:
  
  If you need to use a SAPscript form, you may need to change the configuration to allow for SAPscript forms, or alternatively, create or modify a PDF form to replace the SAPscript form.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SFP:
  
  If you are using Adobe Forms, you can use transaction SFP to create or modify the PDF form. Ensure that the form is correctly designed and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly set up to select the appropriate form based on the conditions defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output generation again to ensure that the correct form is being used and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript vs. Smart Forms vs. Adobe Forms: Understand the differences between these form types. SAPscript is an older technology, while Smart Forms and Adobe Forms are more modern and flexible.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and forms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to form processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration or system issues that need to be addressed.