BL047 - The standard text output type must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The standard text output type must be specified

&CAUSE& An error occurred while reading an application log from local
memory. The parameter <ZH>OUTPUT_TYPE</> was not provided when the
function module <ZH>APPL_LOG_READ_INTERN</> was called. This parameter
must be passed if one of the parameters <ZH>HEADER_PREPARED</> or
<ZH>MESSAGE_PREPARED</> in the function module interface was passed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL047 - The standard text output type must be specified ?

  The SAP error message BL047, which states "The standard text output type must be specified," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with documents that require standard text output types, such as invoices, purchase orders, or delivery notes.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Output Type: The output type for the document is not defined or is missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output determination procedure may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to find a valid output type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not have an associated output type defined in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define output types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL047 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Purchasing).
  Check the output types defined for the specific document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the standard text output type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type:
  
  If the output type is missing, you may need to create a new output type.
  Ensure that the output type is linked to the correct condition records and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are processing has the appropriate output type assigned.
  You can check this in the document settings or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process output types.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After making changes, test the output determination process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SPRO - Access to SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and the BL047 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BL047 error in SAP.