How To Fix CFONT043 - Please upload fonts first. In menu bar, choose 'Fonts/Upload fonts'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFONT - I18N:Cascading font

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Please upload fonts first. In menu bar, choose 'Fonts/Upload fonts'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFONT043 - Please upload fonts first. In menu bar, choose 'Fonts/Upload fonts'. ?

  The SAP error message CFONT043 indicates that the system is unable to find the required fonts for displaying certain elements, typically in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error usually occurs when the necessary fonts have not been uploaded to the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the fonts required for printing or displaying documents are not available in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The fonts have not been uploaded to the SAP system.
  The fonts are not correctly configured or are missing from the font settings.
  The user does not have the necessary permissions to access or upload fonts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFONT043 error, you need to upload the required fonts to the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Font Upload Functionality:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the menu bar and select Utilities > Fonts > Upload Fonts.
  
  
  
  Upload the Fonts:
  
  In the font upload screen, you will typically have options to upload TrueType fonts or other font types.
  Select the appropriate font files from your local system that you want to upload.
  Follow the prompts to complete the upload process.
  
  
  
  Check Font Configuration:
  
  After uploading, ensure that the fonts are correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the font settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to ensure that the uploaded fonts are available for use.
  
  
  
  Test the Output:
  
  After uploading the fonts, try to generate the document or output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage printers and fonts.
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink, where you can manage the upload of fonts and other documents.
  
  
  
  Font Types:
  
  Ensure that you are uploading the correct type of font that is compatible with SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to upload fonts. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on font management and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFONT043 error and successfully upload the necessary fonts to your SAP system.