How To Fix PDFVIEWER000 - A PDF document must consist of at least one page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDFVIEWER - PDF Viewer

• Message number: 000

• Message text: A PDF document must consist of at least one page

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the only page that this PDF document contains. The
system does not support this; every PDF document must contain at least
one page.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDFVIEWER000 - A PDF document must consist of at least one page ?

  The SAP error message PDFVIEWER000 indicates that the PDF document you are trying to view or process does not contain any pages. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause can help in finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Empty PDF File: The PDF file may be empty or corrupted, resulting in no pages being available.
  Incorrect File Generation: The process that generates the PDF may have failed or not included any content, leading to an empty document.
  File Transfer Issues: If the PDF was transferred from one system to another, it might have been corrupted during the transfer.
  Permissions Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view the content of the PDF, leading to an inability to display pages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the PDF File: Open the PDF file using a standard PDF viewer (like Adobe Acrobat Reader) to verify if it contains any pages. If it is empty, you will need to regenerate the PDF.
  Regenerate the PDF: If the PDF was generated from an SAP report or transaction, try to rerun the report or transaction to create a new PDF. Ensure that the underlying data is available and correct.
  Inspect the Generation Process: Review the process or program that generates the PDF to ensure it is functioning correctly and that it includes the necessary data.
  Check for Errors in the Log: Look for any error messages or logs in the SAP system that might indicate why the PDF was not generated correctly.
  File Transfer Verification: If the PDF was transferred from another system, ensure that the transfer was successful and that the file is not corrupted.
  Permissions Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and view the PDF document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to PDF generation or viewing in your specific version of SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific transaction or report that generates the PDF for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.