Error 101 using fp_job_open, fp_job_close in a function module

[Former Member]

I have earlier made a program generating a pdf used for printing. Used fp_job_open -> Call function xxx -> fp_job_close. This program works fine.

Now I want to make a function module to generate this pdf for higher reusability, but when I call my generated FM its return sy-subrc = 1, sy-msgno = 101, sy-msgid = fprunx. This error means "Job already open".

I tried to comment out the call to the fp_job_open and fp_job_close, but then I have no possibility to mark the ls_outputparams-getpdf = 'X' and ls_outputparams-nodialog = 'X'.

Any ideas anyone?

[Sandra_Rossi · Accepted solution]

Do you try to merge several forms in one PDF?

You must use this sequence without any possible change (doesn't work like SAPscript forms and Smart Forms):

1) FP_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME to retrieve xxxx function module name

2) FP_JOB_OPEN

3) xxxx

4) FP_JOB_CLOSE

You cannot call xxxx several times between open and close.

Make sure the previous FP_JOB_CLOSE was successful.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks for answer Sandra, but:

No, I dont try to merge severeals pdf.

I used the sequence as you suggested. This works fine when used in a program, but when I copy the code inside a function module this error is generated.

Edited by: Dag-Egil Bull Sletholt on Jan 10, 2010 5:05 PM

[Sandra_Rossi · Accepted solution]

Could you log out and log in, and tell us whether the error happens again the first time?

Do you use SE37 for testing? Then see Note 858325 - Message "Job already started" when you display PDF forms

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

Please check this link

[Former Member]

Thanks! I think the note 858325 describe my problem. I will check it out immediate.

[Sandra_Rossi]

Good. Next time, please search SAP notes and forum (I found it easily, it was the only note with "FPRUNX 101"). We assume that you searched (as explained in forum rules).

[Former Member]

I guess i am guilty. Sorry! (I did search a lot, but not with the keyword fprunx, but I should)

[Sandra_Rossi]

The guilt goes first to my temper...

[Former Member]

No problem.

And I can confirm that the procedure described in the note did solve my problem. Now I am able to generate a pdf inside the function module as I wanted. A small program thats call the FM is the solution for test case.

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

PLease Ignore .

Edited by: Keshav.T on Jan 10, 2010 9:39 PM