How To Fix TD317 - AFM file is incomplete, end of file reached


TD317 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 317

  • Message text: AFM file is incomplete, end of file reached

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  • What causes this issue?

    When parsing the fontmetrics file, the end of the file was reached
    although the fontmetrics data was not complete.

    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?

    Please check and see if the fontmetrics file is complete and add
    required data if necessary.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD317 - AFM file is incomplete, end of file reached ?
    The SAP error message TD317, which states "AFM file is incomplete, end of file reached," typically occurs during the transport process in SAP systems. This error indicates that the transport file (AFM file) is either corrupted or incomplete, which prevents the system from processing the transport request correctly.
    Causes:
    
    Corrupted Transport Files: The AFM file may have been corrupted during the transport process, possibly due to network issues or disk errors.
    Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been fully created or exported, leading to missing data in the AFM file.
    File Transfer Issues: If the transport files were transferred between systems (e.g., from development to production), issues during the file transfer (like interruptions) could lead to incomplete files.
    Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, causing incompatibility issues with the transport files.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Re-export the Transport Request: Go back to the source system and re-export the transport request.

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