SAP Note 834573 - SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe: Acrobat/Reader version

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Summary :
This SAP Note addresses requirements for users of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe, specifying the mandatory versions of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader needed for optimal functionality. For general purposes, it is recommended to use at least Adobe Acrobat Version 8.1 or Adobe Reader Version 8.1. For merely printing non-interactive PDF forms, Adobe Reader 6.0.4 suffices, though some informational messages cannot be disabled. Higher versions are essential for forms involved in Web Dynpro applications or requiring digital signatures, integrating seamlessly with runtime through xACF and ZCI frameworks. Note explicitly state that only Adobe's versions of Reader and Acrobat are supported, excluding third-party PDF readers and detailing compatibility issues noted in other SAP documents.

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