How To Fix TD521 - Paragraph &1: Font family &2 is not an SAP font family

TD521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Paragraph &1: Font family &2 is not an SAP font family

What causes this issue?

The font family in the font attributes of the paragraph is not an SAP
font family.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please specify a font family defined in SAPscript font maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD521 - Paragraph &1: Font family &2 is not an SAP font family ?

  The SAP error message TD521 indicates that there is an issue with the font configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the font family specified in the system is not recognized as a valid SAP font family. This can occur when trying to print or display documents that require specific font settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Font Family: The font family specified in the document or print layout is not defined in the SAP system.
  Custom Fonts: If you are using custom fonts that are not part of the standard SAP font families, the system will not recognize them.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the output device or print layout settings that reference an incorrect or non-existent font family.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Font Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the configuration of the output device you are using. Ensure that the font family specified is one of the standard SAP font families