How To Fix SLS_LORD103 - Output type &1 does not contain any PDF form types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Output type &1 does not contain any PDF form types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD103 - Output type &1 does not contain any PDF form types ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD103 indicates that the output type specified does not have any associated PDF form types. This typically occurs when trying to generate a PDF output for a document (like an invoice, order confirmation, etc.) but the system cannot find a valid PDF form associated with the specified output type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDF Form: The output type you are trying to use does not have a PDF form assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type specified may not be configured correctly or may not be intended for PDF output.
  Form Configuration Issues: The form may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Types).
  Select the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Find the output type in question and check its configuration.
  Ensure that a PDF form is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Assign PDF Form:
  
  If no PDF form is assigned, you can create or assign a PDF form to the output type.
  Use transaction SFP (Form Builder) to create or modify the PDF form.
  Ensure that the form is activated and properly linked to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Form Activation:
  
  Ensure that the PDF form is activated. You can do this in transaction SFP by checking the status of the form.
  If the form is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the form was successfully imported.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the form or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Type Configuration
  SFP: Form Builder for PDF forms
  SMARTFORMS: If you are using Smart Forms instead of Adobe Forms, ensure that the Smart Form is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring output types and forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SLS_LORD103 and successfully generate the desired PDF output.