How To Fix TD379 - Printer font does not require font metrics

TD379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Printer font does not require font metrics

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a font metric for a printer font, but the system
does not need any font metric data for this font definition.

System Response

The system issues an information message.

How to fix this error?

Font metrics (AFM files) are required only for scalable and/or
proportional printer fonts. Non-proportional printer fonts with fixed
font size (>0) (for example, COURIER 10.0 Pt) need no font metrics but
only a CPI specification.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD379 - Printer font does not require font metrics ?

  The SAP error message TD379, which states "Printer font does not require font metrics," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to the printer font settings in SAP. This error is often encountered when trying to print documents using a specific printer or when configuring print settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Font Configuration: The error usually arises when the printer font being used does not require font metrics, but the system is trying to access or use them.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings in SAP may not be correctly configured to match the capabilities of the physical printer.
  Missing or Incorrect Font: The font specified in the print layout or form may not be installed or recognized by the SAP system.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device settings in SAP may not be properly set up to handle the specified font.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Font Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in