PDF Document Failing in 12.1

[Former Member]

I have a transaction that creates a PDF document. It is failing on a PDF Table action block with the following.

 [ERROR] Error found trying to execute action 'tableKitting' Exception: [null] 
[ERROR] [tableKitting] Action: Runtime threw an exception. Exception: [java.lang.StackOverflowError] 

At first I was checking for issues with the data going into the table. However, now I have found that any PDF Table action block will display the same error even if I don't change any of the settings.

Version 12.1.7 Build(44)

I can successfully generate documentation, so the PDF Actions install seems OK.

Rod

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Anybody?

I'm running it from workbench. The document actually does get created, just without the table elements.

Any hints would be appreciated.

Here are the NW Log entries.

MESSAGE:

java.lang.StackOverflowError

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

at com.sap.xmii.bls.engine.ActionInstance.getFullyQualifiedVariable(ActionInstance.java:324)

.......Repeating

CATEGORY:

com.sap.engine.core.thread.impl3.ErrorQueueHandler

LOCATION:

com.sap.engine.core.thread.impl3.ErrorQueueHandler.run() Error Detected

Rod

Edited by: Rod L Hoffman on Oct 21, 2010 10:29 PM

[jcgood25 · Accepted solution]

I see the same thing using the same 12.1 version - PDF created but table missing.

Looks like another bug for you to enter.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Jeremy,

This is becoming a part time job. Message number is 0000860705 2010.

I put it as medium, and I guess that fits. However it is hindering my ability to proceed with the upgrade from 12.0 to 12.1, can I, should I raise the priority? Not really a workaround unless I build a sexy ascii table that my customers are sure to love.

I am glad you were able to reproduce it.

Rod

[former_member381378 · Accepted solution]

Hi Rod,

Is there any fix provided by SAP for this?

We are also facing the same issue.

Thanks,

Soumen

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I put in a ticket as referenced. It has been escalated to the 'next' level of support.

I'll update this thread when there is anything to report.

Rod

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Rod,

I recall an issue in 12.0 when the table only had a single row of data in it, and this was the workaround:

Add a blank space for the Caption setting in the PDF table action (or

a real caption of course). It looks like the issue is only with single

row results (and no caption)

Not sure if this will help, but thought it worth mentioning.

Kind Regards,

Diana Hoppe

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks for your input Diana. However this is a different issue, the document/transaction works fine in 12.0

I received the following response from SAP.

Dear Customer,

The problem has been fixed and will be part of standard in 12.1 SP8

which will be released in mid december.

So, looks like I'm waiting until mid December..

Rod

[sidnooradarsh · Accepted solution]

Even we are facing similar issue..I was about put in an OSS ticket but then thought of looking into SDN for any info..and here I stand..

Thanks Rod.

Regards,

Adarsh

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Adarsh,

As an update, I raised the priority to High. Trying to get them to patch SP7 instead of waiting for SP8 which will impact my go-live schedule.

Rod

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Assuming I understand your issue correctly, if you do not configure the Data Source under the Configure Object button and instead configure it as a DataSourceDocument in Configure Links then it will work. (Make sure you have nothing in the DataSource for Configure Object or it'll still break).

This works in 12.1.6 and assuming it also applies in SP7. When we upgraded from SP4 to SP6 this broke and changing it to use Configure Links fixed it for all PDF's.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Kerby,

You are a GENIUS!! Thanks much for your post, it works great. So simple it makes me feel inadequate.

Rod

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

No Problem, glad I could help.