How To Fix SLS_LORD121 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid and active PDF form type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Output type &1 does not contain a valid and active PDF form type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD121 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid and active PDF form type ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD121 indicates that the output type specified does not have a valid and active PDF form associated with it. This typically occurs when trying to generate a PDF output for a document (like an invoice, order confirmation, etc.) and the system cannot find the necessary form configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDF Form: The output type specified does not have a corresponding PDF form defined in the system.
  Inactive Form: The PDF form associated with the output type is inactive or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type being used may not be the correct one for the document type you are trying to process.
  Form Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the form configuration in the SAP Smart Forms or Adobe Forms.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE.
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., V1 for Sales, V2 for Purchasing).
  Find the output type that is causing the error and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the relevant form.
  
  
  
  Verify PDF Form:
  
  Check if the PDF form is created and active.
  If using Smart Forms, go to transaction SMARTFORMS and verify the form.
  If using Adobe Forms, check the form in transaction SFP.
  Ensure that the form is active and correctly linked to the output type.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form is inactive, activate it.
  Make sure that the form is correctly designed and does not have any errors.
  
  
  
  Test Output:
  
  After making changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific output type and form configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SFP: Adobe Forms Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with specific output types or forms.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the output processing to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS_LORD121 error and ensure that the output type is correctly configured to generate the desired PDF output.