How To Fix VR647 - No layout exists

VR647 - Overview

• 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