How To Fix TD316 - Unknown PostScript character name &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Unknown PostScript character name &

What causes this issue?

A PostScript character name was used in the fontmetrics file which is
not recognized by the SAP System.

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?

The character names recognized by the SAP System are maintained in
Table TCP00. Other character names cannot appear in AFM fontmetrics
files as they cannot be assigned by the SAP System. Please remove the
line with the character name from the fontmetrics file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD316 - Unknown PostScript character name & ?

  The SAP error message TD316, which states "Unknown PostScript character name &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the PostScript output generated by SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the PostScript interpreter encountered a character name that it does not recognize, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Characters: The PostScript output may contain characters that are not supported by the printer or the PostScript interpreter being used.
  Font Issues: The font being used in the SAPscript or Smart Form may not be properly defined or may not be available on the printer.
  Corrupted Output: The output generated may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to unrecognized character names.
  Incorrect Configuration: The printer configuration in SAP may not match the capabilities of the physical printer, leading to issues with character rendering.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Fonts: Ensure that the fonts used in the SAPscript or Smart Form are supported by the printer. You may