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How do I create a custom print form in SAP MDG Material?
SAP MDG for Material supports custom PDF print forms. Copy the delivered Adobe form such as MDG_BS_MAT_PDF_04 in SFP, customize the copy, and assign it through UI Modeling; use the existing MDG_BS_MAT_PDF interface when the standard data contract is sufficient, and extend the form context only when custom fields are needed.
SAP MDG for Material supports custom PDF print forms. Copy the delivered Adobe form such as MDG_BS_MAT_PDF_04 in SFP, customize the copy, and assign it through UI Modeling; use the existing MDG_BS_MAT_PDF interface when the standard data contract is sufficient, and extend the form context only when custom fields are needed.
SAP MDG for Material delivers Adobe-based print forms for material master data. To create a custom print form, first install Adobe LiveCycle Designer, then copy the delivered form `MDG_BS_MAT_PDF_04` (or the relevant later delivered form) in `SFP`, customize the copied layout, and assign it in `Define Print Forms for Single Processing`.
Process flow
- Install Adobe LiveCycle Designer.
- Check SAP Note 1522483 if installation guidance is needed.
- Identify the SAP-delivered MDG-M print form to use as the source, such as MDG_BS_MAT_PDF_04.
- Open transaction SFP or use the Customizing path Master Data Governance → General Settings → UI Modeling → Define Print Forms for Single Processing.
- Copy the SAP-delivered form to a customer-specific form.
- Customize the copied form layout rather than modifying the SAP-delivered form directly.
- Verify whether the standard interface MDG_BS_MAT_PDF is sufficient.
- Use the existing IS_DATA / MDG_BS_MAT_S_MAT_PDF structure when deep enhancement is enough; copy the interface only if additional parameters or custom entities are required and then adapt the print method logic accordingly.`,`Assign the (cop
Master Data Governance → General Settings → UI Modeling → Define Print Forms for Single Processing
Open and copy the SAP-delivered Adobe print form for MDG-M, then activate the customer-specific copy and assign it in customizing.
Referenced tables
| Object | Purpose |
|---|---|
MDG_BS_MAT_PDF | Form interface used by the MDG Material print form. |
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