How To Fix PDFVIEWER001 - Enter a document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDFVIEWER - PDF Viewer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a document

What causes this issue?

You did not specify a source file. Thus, the system could not ascertain
the maximum number of pages.

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?

Enter a file path for the document from which you want to insert pages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDFVIEWER001 - Enter a document ?

  The SAP error message PDFVIEWER001: Enter a document typically occurs when you are trying to view or process a PDF document in the SAP system, but the system cannot find the document or the document reference is missing. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to display a PDF file in the SAP GUI or when using a specific transaction that requires a document to be specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Reference: The most common cause is that the document reference (such as a document number or file path) has not been provided or is empty.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction you are using may require a specific document to be entered, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with