How To Fix /PF1/FIORI_UI050 - Error during creation of PDF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FIORI_UI -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Error during creation of PDF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FIORI_UI050 - Error during creation of PDF ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FIORI_UI050 typically indicates an issue encountered during the creation of a PDF document in the Fiori UI environment. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding the context is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The PDF generation might fail due to incorrect settings in the SAP system or missing configurations related to the PDF generation service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the PDF generation process.
  Backend Service Issues: The backend service responsible for generating the PDF might be down or not functioning correctly.
  Data Issues: The data being processed for the PDF might be incomplete or contain errors, leading to a failure in generation.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the Fiori front-end and the back-end system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the PDF generation service is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Verify that the necessary settings in the Fiori Launchpad and the backend are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to generate PDFs.
  
  
  
  Monitor Backend Services:
  
  Check the status of the backend services involved in PDF generation. Use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job statuses and SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being processed for the PDF. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the communication between the Fiori front-end and the SAP backend.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (SLG1) and system logs (SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Update Software:
  
  Ensure that both the Fiori front-end and the backend systems are up to date with the latest patches and updates, as bugs in earlier versions may have been resolved in later releases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 the official SAP documentation for Fiori and PDF generation to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps already taken to resolve it.