How To Fix TD406 - Font & for device type & contains errors or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Font & for device type & contains errors or does not exist

What causes this issue?

The printer font specified contains errors or does not exist.

System Response

The formatting of the document was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please check in the SAPscript font maintenance whether the printer font
is maintained in the SAP System and, if this is the case, whether the
metrics data is correct and complete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD406 - Font & for device type & contains errors or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD406 indicates that there is an issue with the font or device type configuration in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the specified device type is either not defined correctly or the font associated with it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Type: The specified device type does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The device type is defined, but there are errors in its configuration.
  Missing Fonts: The font that is supposed to be used with the device type is not installed or is incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be correctly pointing to the right device type or font.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the device type specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the device type in the output device settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Font Configuration:
  
  In the same SPAD transaction, check the fonts associated with the device type.
  Ensure that the required fonts are installed and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Settings:
  
  Navigate to the output device settings in SPAD.
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured to use the appropriate device type and that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Fonts:
  
  If the required fonts are missing, you may need to install them on the SAP server or ensure that they are available in the correct directory.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check existing spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring device types and fonts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the device type or font that may provide additional guidance or patches.
  
  
  System Administrator: If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve a system administrator or SAP Basis consultant who can assist with deeper configuration issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TD406 error in your SAP system.