How To Fix TD305 - AFM file was deleted


TD305 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 305

  • Message text: AFM file was deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The AFM file with fontmetrics data for a SAPscript printer font was
    deleted.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD305 - AFM file was deleted ?
    The SAP error message TD305, which states "AFM file was deleted," typically relates to issues with the Archive File Management (AFM) in SAP. This error can occur when the system is unable to find or access an archive file that is expected to be present for certain operations, such as retrieving archived documents or data.
    Causes:
    
    File Deletion: The archive file may have been deleted manually or through a scheduled job that cleans up old files.
    Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the archive file storage may be incorrect, leading to the system looking in the wrong location.
    File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, such as permissions problems or disk corruption.
    Transport Issues: If the archive files were transported between systems, they may not have been included or may have been corrupted during the transport process.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Archive File Location: Verify that the archive file

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