How To Fix TD340 - AFM file for printer font & contains error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: AFM file for printer font & contains error

The printer font specified is defined incorrectly in the SAPscript font
maintenance:
The fontmetrics data (AFM file) for the specified printer font contains
one or more of the following errors:
The width of one or more characters was specified as zero.
The blank ("space") and the hash ("number sign") are not contained.

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?

Printer fonts and corresponding fontmetrics data are managed in the
SAPscript font maintenance transaction. Correct the fontmetrics data
for the specified printer font.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD340 - AFM file for printer font & contains error ?

  The SAP error message TD340 typically indicates an issue with the AFM (Adobe Font Metrics) file for a printer font. This error can occur when the system is unable to find the required AFM file or when the file is corrupted or improperly configured. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing AFM File: The AFM file for the specified printer font is not available in the expected directory.
  Corrupted AFM File: The AFM file may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The printer configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in locating or using the AFM file.
  Font Not Installed: The required font may not be installed on the system or printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check AFM File Location:
  
  Ensure that the AFM file is present in the correct directory. The typical path for AFM files is in the SAP kernel or the specific printer's font directory.
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