How To Fix CFONT038 - The settings of device type &1 have been deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFONT - I18N:Cascading font

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The settings of device type &1 have been deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFONT038 - The settings of device type &1 have been deleted. ?

  The SAP error message CFONT038 indicates that the settings for a specific device type (denoted by &1) have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of printing configurations within SAP, where the device type is associated with a printer or output device.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Device Type Settings: The most common cause is that the configuration settings for the specified device type have been inadvertently deleted or not properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the device type settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the deletion of settings.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during a system upgrade or modification might have led to the loss of device type settings.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions may prevent users from accessing or modifying the device type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Device Type Settings: If the settings have been deleted, you may need to recreate them. This can be done through transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP:
  
  Go to SPAD.
  Navigate to the "Device Types" section.
  Check if the device type exists and if its settings are intact. If not, you may need to create or configure it again.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If you have a backup of the configuration, you can restore the device type settings from there.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify device type settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage device types and printers.
  SE78: For managing SAPScript forms and device types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring device types and printers.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFONT038 error and restore the necessary device type settings in your SAP system.