How To Fix BL047 - The standard text output type must be specified


BL047 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BL - Application Log

  • Message number: 047

  • Message text: The standard text output type must be specified

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  • &CAUSE& An error occurred while reading an application log from local
    memory. The parameter <ZH>OUTPUT_TYPE</> was not provided when the
    function module <ZH>APPL_LOG_READ_INTERN</> was called. This parameter
    must be passed if one of the parameters <ZH>HEADER_PREPARED</> or
    <ZH>MESSAGE_PREPARED</> in the function module interface was passed.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?


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BL047 - Details

  • The SAP error message BL047, which states "The standard text output type must be specified," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with documents that require standard text output types, such as invoices, purchase orders, or delivery notes.
    
    Cause: The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Missing Output Type: The output type for the document is not defined or is missing in the configuration. Incorrect Configuration: The output determination procedure may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to find a valid output type. Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not have an associated output type defined in the system. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define output types.
    Solution: To resolve the BL047 error, you can follow these steps: Check Output Type Configuration: Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration). Navigate to

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