How To Fix FPAPICHK206 - &1&2&3&4 Verify that the font is installed on the target printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPICHK - SAFPAPI Message Class (Check)

• Message number: 206

• Message text: &1&2&3&4 Verify that the font is installed on the target printer

What causes this issue?

The font used by this object might not produce optimum performance. If
this font is not installed on the printer, it is embedded in the form at
runtime.

System Response

How to fix this error?

We recommend that you use the following Latin fonts, since they are
always available:
Courier
Arial
Times New Roman
For Asian characters, we recommend that you use Kazuko fonts.
For up-to-date information about this topic, read the documentation in
the online help of Adobe LiveCycle Designer Further information is
available in the chapter
<ZK>Choosing Fonts That Ensure Accurate Output and Minimal Output Size
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Your administrator can check whether the font in question is available
on the printer. This information is stored in the XDC file used by the
printer. XDC files are located on the same server as Adobe Document
Services. For more information about XDC files, see SAP Note 685571 and
the documentation "Printing PDF-Based Forms" in the
<DS:KENO.8C05C20E6374DB43A15F62B13A1584C1>SAP Printing Guide
(BC-CCM-PRN)</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPICHK206 - &1&2&3&4 Verify that the font is installed on the target printer ?

  The SAP error message FPAPICHK206 indicates that there is an issue with the font configuration when trying to print a document. Specifically, it suggests that the font required for the document is not installed on the target printer. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Font: The font used in the SAP document (like a Smart Form or SAPscript) is not available on the printer.
  Font Mismatch: The font specified in the SAP document may not match the fonts installed on the printer.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly to support the required fonts.
  Driver Issues: The printer driver may not be set up to handle the specific fonts used in the SAP document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install the Required Font:
  
  Check the font used in the SAP document (Smart Form or SAPscript).
  Install the required font on the target printer. This may involve downloading the font and adding it to the