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

SLS_LORD121 - Overview

• 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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SLS_LORD121 - Details

• 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