How To Fix VD_PDF005 - Document &1: Form &2 is not an Adobe form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VD_PDF - SD: Messages for Adobe Processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document &1: Form &2 is not an Adobe form

What causes this issue?

The form &V2& is not flagged in Customizing as an Adobe form.

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?

Check if the form &V2& is an Adobe form.
Check the Customizing for the message types. If necessary, set the
indicator for the Adobe form.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VD_PDF005 - Document &1: Form &2 is not an Adobe form ?

  The SAP error message VD_PDF005 indicates that the system is trying to process a document that is expected to be an Adobe form, but it is not recognized as such. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with output forms in SAP that are intended to be generated in PDF format using Adobe forms.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Form Type: The form specified in the output configuration is not an Adobe form. It might be a Smart Form or a SAPscript form instead.
  Form Not Activated: The Adobe form may not be activated or published correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing Form: The specified form does not exist in the system or is not correctly assigned to the output type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the output type configuration or the associated print program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Type:
  
  Verify that the form you are trying to use is indeed an Adobe form. You can do this by checking the form in transaction SFP (Form Builder).
  Ensure that the form is correctly defined and is of the type "Adobe Form".
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form is not activated, activate it in transaction SFP. Make sure to save and activate the form after making any changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE and check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., billing, sales order).
  Ensure that the correct Adobe form is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Print Program:
  
  Ensure that the print program associated with the output type is correctly set up to call the Adobe form.
  You can check the print program in the output type configuration in NACE.
  
  
  
  Test the Output:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for Adobe forms.
  NACE: Output Types configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with Adobe forms or specific configurations.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VD_PDF005 error message in SAP.