How To Fix USMD2229 - Print preview not possible: BAdI USMD_UI_EVENT not implemented

USMD2229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Print preview not possible: BAdI USMD_UI_EVENT not implemented

What causes this issue?

The <ZK><LS>Print Preview</></> function can be run only if you have
implemented the method <EX>DISPLAY_PDF_DOCUMENT </>in Business Add-In
(BAdI) <EX>USMD_UI_EVENT</> and that method returns the PDF document to
be displayed. However, since you either have not implemented the BAdI or
<EX>DISPLAY_PDF_DOCUMENT</> does not return the PDF document, the print
preview function cannot be executed.

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?

Implement the method <AB>DISPLAY_PDF_DOCUMENT</> in BAdI
<AB>USMD_UI_EVENT</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2229 - Print preview not possible: BAdI USMD_UI_EVENT not implemented ?

  The SAP error message USMD2229 indicates that the print preview functionality is not available because the Business Add-In (BAdI) USMD_UI_EVENT has not been implemented. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to access the print preview feature for master data.
  
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that the system is trying to execute a print preview operation, but the necessary BAdI implementation for handling UI events related to print preview is missing. The BAdI USMD_UI_EVENT is designed to allow custom logic to be executed during specific UI events, including print preview.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to implement the BAdI USMD_UI_EVENT. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction code SE18 (BAdI Definition) and enter the name USMD_UI_EVENT.
  Check if there are any existing implementations. If not, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction code