How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER017 - Archiving format not equal to PDF.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Archiving format not equal to PDF.

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to archive a document. The system found that the
archiving format is not equal to PDF (format is &V1&).

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the system settings for archiving.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER017 - Archiving format not equal to PDF. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER017 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving format not being set to PDF. This error typically arises when the system is trying to generate or process documents that are expected to be in PDF format, but the specified format is different.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving settings in the SAP system may not be configured to use PDF as the output format.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type being processed may not be set up to generate PDF files.
  Missing or Incorrect Output Device: The output device configured for the document generation may not support PDF format.
  Software Version Issues: There may be compatibility issues with the version of SAP or the software components being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the output devices.
  Ensure that the output device you are using is configured to support PDF format.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration for the document type in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type is set to generate output in PDF format.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Device:
  
  If the output device does not support PDF, you may need to create a new output device that does or modify the existing one.
  Ensure that the device type is set to a PDF-compatible type (e.g., SAPPDF).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate documents in PDF format.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Document:
  
  Try generating a different document to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is with a specific document type or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on configuring output devices and document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SSFCOMPOSER017 error message in SAP.