How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG694 - PDF Form not maintained for request(&1) in &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 694

• Message text: PDF Form not maintained for request(&1) in &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG694 - PDF Form not maintained for request(&1) in &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG694 indicates that a PDF form has not been maintained for a specific request type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications when users attempt to generate or submit a request that requires a PDF form, but the necessary form configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDF Form Configuration: The specific PDF form required for the request type has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The request type may not be correctly linked to the appropriate PDF form in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from a development environment to production, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PDF Form Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the SAP transaction code SFP (Form Builder) to check if the PDF form exists for the specified request type.
  If the form does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Form Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific request type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the request type is correctly linked to the appropriate PDF form.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the form was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the form or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the request again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and maintaining PDF forms.
  SPRO: Customizing settings for linking request types to forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on creating and maintaining PDF forms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By addressing the configuration of the PDF form and ensuring it is properly linked to the request type, you should be able to resolve the error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG694.