How To Fix RECPSF055 - Smart Form and PDF-based form not allowed in same output request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Smart Form and PDF-based form not allowed in same output request

What causes this issue?

You want to generate multiple documents using the current output
activity. The documents are based on different forms, and one form was
set up as a Smart Form while the other was set up as a PDF-based form.
However, the use of both Smart Forms and PDF-based forms within the same
output activity is not supported.
The form &V2& of correspondence activity &V1& does not have the same
form type as the previous form in the output activity.
You are only allowed to use either Smart Forms or PDF-based forms within
one output activity.

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 RECPSF055 - Smart Form and PDF-based form not allowed in same output request ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF055 indicates that there is a conflict in the output request where both a Smart Form and a PDF-based form are being requested simultaneously. This situation typically arises when the output type configuration is not set up correctly, or when the system is trying to process both types of forms for the same output request.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may be configured to use both Smart Forms and PDF-based forms, which is not allowed.
  Form Assignment: The document or transaction may have been assigned both a Smart Form and a PDF form, leading to a conflict.
  Output Request: The output request may inadvertently be trying to generate both types of forms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types).
  Select the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Check the output type settings to ensure that only one type of form (either Smart Form or PDF) is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Form Assignment:
  
  Check the document or transaction for which the output is being generated.
  Ensure that only one form type is assigned to the output type. If both a Smart Form and a PDF form are assigned, remove one of them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Request:
  
  If the output request is being generated programmatically, review the code to ensure that it is not trying to generate both types of forms.
  Modify the logic to ensure that only one form type is requested based on the business requirement.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output generation again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: A tool in SAP for designing and printing forms. It allows for the creation of forms without the need for programming.
  PDF-based Forms: These are forms that are generated in PDF format, often used for more complex layouts or when specific PDF features are required.
  Output Management: Understanding how output types are managed in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to form generation.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation, as there may be deeper configuration issues or custom developments affecting the output generation.