How To Fix CFONT050 - Please init the device type data with 'Full settings' mode.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFONT - I18N:Cascading font

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Please init the device type data with 'Full settings' mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFONT050 - Please init the device type data with 'Full settings' mode. ?

  The SAP error message CFONT050 indicates that the device type data for a printer has not been initialized properly. This typically occurs when the printer configuration is incomplete or when the device type has not been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Device Type Configuration: The device type for the printer has not been fully initialized, which means that the necessary settings and parameters are not set up.
  Missing or Incorrect Device Type: The device type assigned to the printer may not exist or may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was transported from another system, it may not have been fully initialized in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFONT050 error, you need to initialize the device type data with 'Full settings' mode. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the Spool Administration screen, navigate to the Device Types section.
  
  
  
  Select the Device Type:
  
  Find the device type that is causing the error. You can search for it by name or by using the filter options.
  
  
  
  Initialize the Device Type:
  
  Once you have selected the device type, look for an option to initialize or configure the device type.
  Choose the option to initialize with 'Full settings' mode. This will ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After initializing the device type, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Printer:
  
  After the initialization, test the printer to ensure that it is working correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Device Types: Device types in SAP define how the system communicates with printers. Each printer model may have a specific device type that needs to be configured.
  Spool Administration (SPAD): This transaction is used to manage printers, device types, and spool requests in SAP.
  Transport Management: If the device type was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.