How To Fix J_3RF_MB7_MES004 - Device type of & is not compatible with Adobe Document Server

J_3RF_MB7_MES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_3RF_MB7_MES -

• Message number: 004

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

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J_3RF_MB7_MES004 - Details

• The SAP error message J_3RF_MB7_MES004 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 device type configured in the SAP system does not support the features required by the Adobe Document Server.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Device Type: The device type specified in the print settings is not compatible with the Adobe Document Server. This can happen if the device type is set to a standard printer type that does not support PDF generation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the output device in SAP may not be set up correctly to work with Adobe forms.
  Missing or Incorrect Adobe Document Server Configuration: The Adobe Document Server itself may not be configured properly in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Find the output device