How To Fix SLS_LORD124 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid, active form type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 124

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD124 - Output type &1 does not contain a valid, active form type ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD124 indicates that the output type specified does not have a valid or active form type associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of output processing, such as when generating invoices, delivery notes, or other documents that require printing or electronic output.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Type: The output type you are trying to use does not have a corresponding form type defined in the system.
  Inactive Form Type: The form type associated with the output type is inactive or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the output type or the associated form type in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the output type or form type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Control).
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Find the output type that is causing the error and check its configuration.
  Ensure that a valid form type is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Form Type:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Verify that the form type assigned to the output type exists and is active.
  If the form type is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Form Type:
  
  If the form type does not exist, you may need to create a new form or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Ensure that the form is properly designed and tested.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the output type or form type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Control configuration.
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output types and form types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SLS_LORD124 error message in SAP.