How To Fix J3RF_CASHFLOW021 - Device type of & is not compatible with Adobe Document Server

J3RF_CASHFLOW021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RF_CASHFLOW - Cash Flow Statement (China, Russia)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Device type of & is not compatible with Adobe Document Server

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J3RF_CASHFLOW021 - Details

• The SAP error message J3RF_CASHFLOW021 indicates that the device type specified is not compatible with the Adobe Document Server (ADS). This error typically arises when trying to generate or print documents using Adobe forms in SAP, and it suggests that the output device configuration is incorrect or not set up properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type specified in the output configuration may not be compatible with Adobe forms. For example, if the device type is set to a standard printer type that does not support PDF output, this error will occur.
  Missing Configuration: The Adobe Document Server may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the necessary settings for the output device may be missing.
  Output Device Settings: The output device may not be set to use the correct print processor or may not be configured to handle PDF outputs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Find the output device