How To Fix GENCA_MENA024 - No PDF form defined for group form & and logical form &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENCA_MENA - General cross appl.messages for MENA

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No PDF form defined for group form & and logical form &.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make settings in
<DS:SIMG.ASSIGN GROUPS AND LOGICAL FORM>Assign Groups and Logical Forms
to PDF-Based Forms</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENCA_MENA024 - No PDF form defined for group form & and logical form &. ?

  The SAP error message GENCA_MENA024 indicates that there is no PDF form defined for a specified group form and logical form in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when trying to generate a PDF document (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) and the system cannot find the appropriate form configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The specified logical form or group form does not have an associated PDF form defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SFP (Form Builder) and check if the PDF form for the specified logical form and group form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Form:
  
  If the form is missing, you can create a new PDF form using the Form Builder (SFP) or modify an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Ensure that the form is activated. In SFP, you can activate the form by selecting the form and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure it was imported correctly. You may need to re-import or check for errors in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form you are working with for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and modifying forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP forms and their transport.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking the related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on the specific form 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 resolve the GENCA_MENA024 error and successfully generate the required PDF form.