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2223619 - Not Possible to Preview a Custom Form From a Custom OWL Screen

Symptom

You will not be able to preview a custom form in a custom OWL(Object Work List) screen even though you have configured it and you will notice either of the following issues:-

  1. Preview button is not working(no actions is getting triggered).
  2. Error: No Records Found
  3. Message: Generating Preview..., but no PDF is previewed.

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to the Custom Work Center.
  2. Select the document.
  3. Click on Preview.

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Cause

The reason why you face such issues are because of the preview functionality in the custom OWL screen of a custom form is currently restricted.

Resolution

You can use the preview functionality from the QAF(Quick Activity Floorplan) screen for a custom form in a custom screen. So configure the preview functionality in the QAF screen.

Keywords

KBA , LOD-CRM-EMP , Employee , How To

Product

SAP BUSINESS BYDESIGN 1705 ; SAP BUSINESS BYDESIGN 1708 ; SAP Business ByDesign 1702 ; SAP Business ByDesign 1711 ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1702 ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1705 ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1708 ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1711