How To Fix USMD2240 - Print preview not possible; error while creating Adobe PDF form

USMD2240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Print preview not possible; error while creating Adobe PDF form

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to generate the PDF form for the print preview.
Potential root causes might be:
The print server is not setup correctly.
The definition of the interface of form &V1& contains an error: The form
interface must have only one occurrence of the customer-defined import
parameter <ZH>IS_DATA</>, the type of which is defined in Customizing
for the structures to be generated.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the setup of the print server according to SAP Note 944221.
Check the interface of form &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2240 - Print preview not possible; error while creating Adobe PDF form ?

  The SAP error message USMD2240, which states "Print preview not possible; error while creating Adobe PDF form," typically occurs when there is an issue with generating a PDF form in SAP, particularly when using Adobe forms. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Adobe Form Configuration: The Adobe form may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary components.
  Issues with the Adobe Document Services (ADS): If the Adobe Document Services are not running or are misconfigured, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print preview or access the Adobe form.
  Incorrect Data: If the data being passed to the form is incorrect or incomplete, it may cause the form generation to fail.
  Software Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the version of Adobe software being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Adobe