How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK061 - Error: PDF file was NOT made available (error code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Error: PDF file was NOT made available (error code &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK061 - Error: PDF file was NOT made available (error code &) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK061 with the description "PDF file was NOT made available (error code &)" typically occurs in the context of generating PDF documents in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when generating print layouts.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing PDF Generation Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate PDF files. This could be due to missing settings in the output device configuration or missing PDF conversion settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate or access the PDF files.
  
  
  Temporary System Issues: There may be temporary issues with the SAP system or the underlying infrastructure that prevent the PDF from being generated.
  
  
  File System Issues: The file system where the PDF is supposed to be stored may be full, or there may be permission issues preventing the creation of the file.
  
  
  Incorrect Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be correctly configured to handle PDF output.
  
  
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version being used that affect PDF generation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD and check the configuration of the output device being used. Ensure that it is set up to handle PDF output.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate and access PDF files. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Ensure that the file system where the PDFs are being generated has enough space and that the necessary permissions are set for the SAP user to write files.
  
  
  
  Test PDF Generation:
  
  Try generating a PDF for a different document or report to see if the issue is specific to one document or a general issue with PDF generation.
  
  
  
  Update SAP System:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any available SAP Notes or patches that address known issues with PDF generation in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error code and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to PDF generation and output management for any specific configuration requirements.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues reported by other users and potential solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.