How To Fix WOST_WSPO_TOOLS003 - Output type &1 does not contain PDF form type(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSPO_TOOLS - Message Class for PO tools

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Output type &1 does not contain PDF form type(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS003 - Output type &1 does not contain PDF form type(s) ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS003 indicates that the specified output type does not have a PDF form associated with it. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with output management in SAP systems, such as when generating print forms or documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDF Form: The output type specified does not have a corresponding PDF form defined in the system.
  Incorrect Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured to use a PDF form.
  Form Not Activated: The PDF form might exist but is not activated or is in an incorrect status.
  Form Type Mismatch: The output type may be configured to use a different form type (e.g., Smart Forms, SAPscript) instead of PDF.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Types) and check the configuration for the output type in question.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured to use a PDF form.
  
  
  
  Assign PDF Form:
  
  If a PDF form is not assigned, you need to create or assign a PDF form to the output type.
  Use transaction SFP (Form Builder) to create or modify the PDF form.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the PDF form exists but is not activated, activate it in the Form Builder (SFP).
  Ensure that the form is in the correct status and is not in a development or inactive state.
  
  
  
  Check Form Type:
  
  Verify that the output type is set to use the correct form type. If it is supposed to use a PDF form, ensure that the configuration reflects that.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types configuration.
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and managing PDF forms.
  SMARTFORMS: If you are using Smart Forms, check the configuration there as well.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output management and form configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation, as they may need to check for any underlying issues in the system configuration or custom developments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the output type is correctly configured to generate PDF forms.