How To Fix 5A052 - Preceding record will be delimited at end

5A052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Preceding record will be delimited at end

What causes this issue?

The preceding record will be delimited at the end.

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 5A052 - Preceding record will be delimited at end ?

  The SAP error message 5A052 ("Preceding record will be delimited at end") typically occurs during data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with data imports or exports, such as in the context of IDocs, batch input sessions, or data uploads. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure or format of the data being processed, specifically that the system has detected a record that is not properly terminated or delimited.
  
  Cause:
  
  Improper Record Formatting: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, such as missing delimiters or incorrect record lengths.
  Data Truncation: The data might be truncated, meaning that the expected end of a record is not found, leading the system to assume that the record is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data import/export process may not match the structure of the data being processed.
  Corrupted Data: The data file may be corrupted or contain unexpected