How To Fix TD302 - Font family & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Font family & is still being used

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a font family which is still being used elsewhere.

System Response

The font family was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Before deleting the font family, all system fonts and printer fonts
which contain this font family must be deleted. Only then can the font
family itself be deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD302 - Font family & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message TD302 typically indicates that a font family is still being used in the system, which may prevent certain operations, such as deleting or modifying the font settings. This error often arises in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there are references to a font that is no longer needed or should be removed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The font family is still being referenced in one or more SAPscript forms or Smart Forms.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects (like styles or templates) that are dependent on the font family.
  Incorrect Deletion Attempt: Attempting to delete a font family that is actively in use will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD302 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the font family is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  Look for any forms or styles that reference the font family in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any forms or styles using the font, you will need to either:
  
  Change the font to a different one that is not being deleted.
  Delete or modify the forms/styles that are using the font.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Styles:
  
  If the font is part of a style, ensure that the style is not being used in any active forms or documents.
  
  
  
  Delete the Font:
  
  Once all references to the font family have been removed, you can attempt to delete the font family again using transaction SE73 (SAPscript Font Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SE73: SAPscript Font Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing fonts in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to font management or the TD302 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD302 error and successfully manage your font families in SAP.