How To Fix TD374 - The content of print controls for font selection must match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: The content of print controls for font selection must match

What causes this issue?

You have created/changed a printer font for which the fields "Print
control 1" and "Print control 2" have a different content. Usually,
this does not make sense for non-scalable printer fonts for the printer
driver.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check if you actually need two different entries for these two fields.
See the field documentation on both fields for information about the
meaning of the entries for the fields (depending on the printer driver
used).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD374 - The content of print controls for font selection must match ?

  The SAP error message TD374, which states "The content of print controls for font selection must match," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a mismatch in the font settings or print controls defined in the form and those being used in the print layout.
  Cause:
  
  
  Font Mismatch: The error often arises when the font settings in the print control do not match the fonts defined in the SAPscript or Smart Form. This can happen if:
  
  Different fonts are specified in the form and the print control.
  The font specified in the print control is not available or not correctly defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Print Control Settings: If the print control settings are not properly configured or if there are inconsistencies in the font settings, this error can occur.
  
  
  Changes in Form or Print Control: If changes were made to the form or print control after they were initially set up, it could lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Font Settings:
  
  Go to the Smart Form or SAPscript where the error is occurring.
  Verify the font settings in the form and ensure they match the print control settings.
  Ensure that the fonts used in the form are available in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Print Control Configuration:
  
  Check the print control settings in the transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Ensure that the print control is correctly configured and that the fonts specified are available.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  If you have made recent changes to the form or print control, revert those changes or ensure that all settings are consistent.
  You may also want to regenerate the form or print control to ensure that all settings are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or support for more detailed troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage print controls and devices.
  SMARTFORMS: To access and modify Smart Forms.
  SE71: To access and modify SAPscript forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD374 error and ensure that your print controls and font selections are correctly aligned.