How To Fix SOMU_ERROR006 - Error when creating PDF for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOMU_ERROR - Output Management: Utilities

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error when creating PDF for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOMU_ERROR006 - Error when creating PDF for &1 ?

  The SAP error message SOMU_ERROR006 typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to create a PDF document for a specific object (denoted by &1). This error can arise in various contexts, such as when generating reports, invoices, or other documents in PDF format.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate PDFs. This could include missing settings in the SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the PDF document.
  Temporary System Issues: There may be temporary issues with the SAP system or the underlying infrastructure (e.g., printer settings, spool requests).
  Data Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent the PDF from being generated.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device used for PDF generation may not be correctly configured or may be offline.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured for PDF generation.
  Verify that the relevant SAPscript or Smart Form is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create PDFs.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any errors related to the PDF generation.
  If there are errors, analyze the spool request for more details.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  Try generating the PDF with different data to see if the issue is data-specific.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Restart the Print Spooler:
  
  If the issue seems to be related to the print spooler, restarting it may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SP01 (Spool Request), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms), and SE78 (for SAP ArchiveLink).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PDF generation and output management for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SOMU_ERROR006 error in SAP.