How To Fix TD344 - Character set &1 for device type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Character set &1 for device type &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Font data, required by the word processing system SAPscript to format
texts, was to be generated for a device type. However, the character
set of the specified device type does not exist.
SAPscript uses run-time objects, the so-called SAPscript load which
contains data about fonts, character sets, layout sets, and styles.
These run-time objects (stored according to client) are regenerated
automatically if the data base tables on which they are based have
changed, or the run-time objects do not yet exist. The run-time objects
are accessed when texts are formatted for output to the printer or
screen.

System Response

The generation of font data for SAPscript had to be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Using the transaction "Spool administration", check whether the
specified character set, assigned to the specified device type, is fully
defined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD344 - Character set &1 for device type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD344 indicates that there is an issue with the character set configuration for a specific device type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified character set for the given device type, which can lead to problems in printing or displaying text correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Character Set: The character set specified for the device type does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Type Configuration: The device type may be incorrectly configured or may not be set up to use the correct character set.
  Transport Issues: If the device type or character set was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or configured.
  Custom Device Types: If a custom device type is being used, it may not have the necessary character set defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Character Set Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the device type in question and check the character set assigned to it.
  Ensure that the character set exists in the system. You can check this in the SPAD transaction under the "Character Sets" section.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Character Set:
  
  If the character set does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the existing device type to use a different character set that is available.
  You can create a new character set using transaction code SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink: Administration) or by using the appropriate configuration options in SPAD.
  
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Ensure that the device type is correctly configured and that it is compatible with the character set you are trying to use.
  If necessary, create a new device type or modify the existing one to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-import the transport if necessary or manually configure the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific device type and character set for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink: Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific device type or character set.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD344 error and ensure that the character set for the specified device type is correctly configured in your SAP system.