How To Fix TD318 - AFM file for font & is new

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: AFM file for font & is new

What causes this issue?

There was no fontmetrics file for the printer font specified.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD318 - AFM file for font & is new ?

  The SAP error message TD318 typically relates to issues with the font configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the AFM (Adobe Font Metrics) files. This error can occur when the system is unable to find or access the required AFM file for a specific font, which can lead to problems in document generation, printing, or rendering.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing AFM File: The AFM file for the specified font is not present in the expected directory.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the AFM file may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Font Not Installed: The font that the system is trying to use may not be installed on the server or client machine.
  Permissions Issue: There may be insufficient permissions to access the directory where the AFM files are stored.
  Corrupted AFM File: The AFM file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check AFM File Location:
  
  Verify that the AFM file for the required font is