How To Fix PO335 - OTF module: Failed to initialize character set converter

PO335 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 335

• Message text: OTF module: Failed to initialize character set converter

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PO335 - Details

• The SAP error message PO335, which indicates "OTF module: Failed to initialize character set converter," typically occurs when there is an issue with the character set conversion during the output processing of a document, such as a print job. This error can arise in various scenarios, including when generating output in different formats (like PDF or OTF) or when dealing with different languages and character sets.
  Causes:
  
  Character Set Mismatch: The character set specified in the output format does not match the character set of the data being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The SAP system may not have the necessary configuration for the character set conversion, or the required character set may not be installed.
  Corrupted Output Device Configuration: The output device configuration may be corrupted or incorrectly set up, leading to issues in character set conversion.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document may not be compatible with