How To Fix SLS_LORD123 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid, active SAPScript/PDF form type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 123

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD123 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid, active SAPScript/PDF form type ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD123 indicates that the output type specified does not have a valid or active SAPscript or PDF form associated with it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or send documents (like invoices, purchase orders, etc.) from SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The output type specified does not have an associated SAPscript or PDF form defined in the system.
  Inactive Form: The form associated with the output type is inactive or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type being used may not be correctly set up for the document type you are trying to process.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Types).
  Select the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Find the output type that is causing the error and check its configuration.
  Ensure that a valid SAPscript or PDF form is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Form Status:
  
  Use transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SFP (Smart Forms) to check if the form exists and is active.
  If the form is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Form:
  
  If no form is assigned, you may need to create a new form or assign an existing one that is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the form.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output type again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SFP: Smart Forms Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output types and forms.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may need to check for deeper configuration issues or system settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SLS_LORD123 and ensure that the output type is correctly configured with a valid form.