How To Fix TD353 - Device type &1: Total of &2 fontmetrics uploaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Device type &1: Total of &2 fontmetrics uploaded

What causes this issue?

The specified number of printer fonts and related fontmetrics were
uploaded from an AFM file for the specified device type.

System Response

The system sends an information message.

How to fix this error?

No action required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD353 - Device type &1: Total of &2 fontmetrics uploaded ?

  The SAP error message TD353 indicates that there is an issue with the font metrics being uploaded for a specific device type. This error typically occurs when the total number of font metrics that have been uploaded exceeds the allowed limit for that particular device type.
  Cause:
  The error message TD353 is triggered when:
  
  The number of font metrics uploaded for a device type exceeds the maximum limit set by SAP.
  There may be an attempt to upload too many fonts or font metrics for a specific printer or device type, which can lead to performance issues or conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD353 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the device type configuration in SAP (transaction code SPAD).
  Review the number of font metrics that have been uploaded for the specific device type.
  
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Font Metrics:
  
  If the number of font metrics exceeds the limit, consider removing some of the less frequently used font metrics.
  You can do this by going to the font metrics section of the device type and deleting unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Font Usage:
  
  Analyze the fonts being used in your SAP scripts or forms. Ensure that only the necessary fonts are uploaded and used.
  If certain fonts are not required, remove them to free up space for more critical font metrics.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific device type to understand the maximum limits for font metrics and any other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage device types and font metrics.
  
  
  
  Device Type Limits:
  
  Each device type may have different limits for font metrics, so it is essential to check the specific documentation for the device type you are using.
  
  
  
  Performance Considerations:
  
  Having too many font metrics can lead to performance degradation in printing processes, so it is advisable to keep the number of uploaded fonts to a minimum.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the TD353 error and ensure that your SAP printing processes run smoothly.