How To Fix 5C550 - Entry could not be delimited.


5C550 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

  • Message number: 550

  • Message text: Entry could not be delimited.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C550 - Entry could not be delimited. ?
    The SAP error message 5C550: "Entry could not be delimited" typically occurs in the context of data processing, particularly when dealing with data imports or exports, such as in the case of IDoc processing, file uploads, or data migration tasks. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to parse or delimit a data entry, which can be due to various reasons.
    Causes:
    
    
    Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format. For example, if a delimiter (like a comma or semicolon) is missing or incorrectly placed, the system may not be able to identify where one entry ends and another begins.
    
    
    Special Characters: The presence of special characters or unexpected line breaks in the data can disrupt the parsing process.
    
    
    
    Configuration Issues: The settings for the data import/export process may not be correctly configured, leading to mismatches in expected delimiters. Data Length Exceeding Limits: If the

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