How To Fix UPE103 - Complete assignment for all required fonts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE - Unicode Printing Enhancement tools

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Complete assignment for all required fonts

What causes this issue?

You want to build a Unicode Reference Device Type (URDT) to support
printing for a certain language or character set but you have not
completely assigned all required fonts.
Following required font has not been assigned:

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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System Response

You cannot build a URDT yet. Please supply OpenType/TrueType fonts for
all fonts marked as "required". Fonts which are marked "optional" need
not be supplied, but all fonts marked as required are mandatory in order
to build a Unicode Reference Device Type.

How to fix this error?

Please select an OpenType/TrueType font for every font in the list that
is tagged with "Font is required".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE103 - Complete assignment for all required fonts ?

  The SAP error message UPE103, which states "Complete assignment for all required fonts," typically occurs when there is an issue with the font configuration in the SAP system, particularly when generating or printing documents that require specific fonts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fonts: The required fonts for the document or report are not installed or configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Font Assignment: The font assignment in the SAPscript or Smart Forms is not complete or is incorrectly set up.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the printer settings that prevent the correct fonts from being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Font Installation:
  
  Ensure that all required fonts are installed on the SAP application server and the client machines. This may involve installing specific TrueType or PostScript fonts.
  
  
  
  Verify Font Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms where the error is occurring and check the font assignments. Make sure that all fonts used in the document are correctly assigned and available.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Fonts:
  
  If possible, switch to standard fonts that are guaranteed to be available in the SAP system, such as Arial or Times New Roman.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Settings:
  
  Ensure that the printer settings in SAP are correctly configured to support the fonts being used. This includes checking the device type and ensuring that the printer can handle the required fonts.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Sometimes, SAP releases updates or patches that resolve font-related issues.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Output Formats:
  
  If the issue persists, try generating the document in a different output format (e.g., PDF) to see if the problem is related to the specific output method.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on font management and configuration in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPE103 error and ensure that all required fonts are correctly assigned and available for use in your SAP documents.