How To Fix SALV_X_API168 - Serialization of PDF configuration failed: &1

SALV_X_API168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Serialization of PDF configuration failed: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API168 - Serialization of PDF configuration failed: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API168 indicates that there was a failure in the serialization of PDF configuration. This error typically occurs when trying to generate or export a PDF document from an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report or similar functionality in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The PDF configuration settings may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that cannot be serialized into a PDF format.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the PDF generation.
  System Limitations: There may be limitations in the system regarding memory or processing power that prevent the PDF from being generated.
  Software Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP version you are using that affect PDF generation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the PDF configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Check transaction codes like S_ALR_87012086 or S_ALR_87012087 for ALV