How To Fix VR647 - No layout exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 647

• Message text: No layout exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR647 - No layout exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR647 - No layout exists
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR647 - No layout exists typically occurs in SAP when the system is unable to find a print layout (form layout) for a particular document or transaction. This usually happens in the context of output determination for documents such as invoices, delivery notes, or purchase orders, where a print form (SAPscript, Smart Form, or Adobe form) is expected but not assigned or missing.
  Common causes include:
  
  No print layout (form) assigned to the output type in the output determination procedure.
  The assigned layout has been deleted or is inactive.
  The output type is not properly configured for the document type or application.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the output determination procedure.
  The user or system is trying to print a document for which no layout has been maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR647 - No layout exists error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO ? Output Control) for the relevant application (e.g., V2 for billing documents).
  Verify the output type used for the document.
  Check if a print program and form (layout) are assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Assign or Maintain Layout:
  
  If no layout is assigned, assign the correct SAPscript, Smart Form, or Adobe form layout to the output type.
  If the layout is missing or deleted, restore or recreate the layout.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure the output type is included in the output determination procedure for the document type.
  Verify that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Custom Code:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits influence output determination. Verify if any custom logic is causing the layout not to be found.
  
  
  
  Test Output:
  
  After corrections, test the output again to confirm the layout is found and the document prints correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE – Output determination maintenance.
  SPRO – Customizing for output control.
  SE71 – SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS – Smart Form maintenance.
  SFP – Adobe Form maintenance.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is common in billing (SD), purchasing (MM), and other modules where document output is generated.
  Ensure that the form assigned matches the document/application type.
  If using Adobe forms, check the form interface and driver program as well.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for output determination and form assignment.
  Check OSS notes if the problem persists after configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The VR647 error means SAP cannot find a print layout for the document output. The fix is to assign or correct the form layout in the output determination configuration (NACE) for the relevant output type and document.