How To Fix SALV_X_API165 - Signing of PDF document failed: No document set

SALV_X_API165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Signing of PDF document failed: No document set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API165 - Signing of PDF document failed: No document set ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API165 indicates that there was an issue with signing a PDF document, specifically stating that "No document set." This error typically occurs when the system attempts to sign a PDF document that has not been properly initialized or when the document object is not set correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Document Initialized: The most common cause of this error is that the PDF document object has not been created or initialized before the signing process is attempted.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The reference to the document might be incorrect or null, leading to the system not being able to find the document to sign.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the PDF signing process in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Initialization: Ensure that the PDF document is properly created and initialized before attempting to sign it. You should verify that the document object is not null and contains the expected