How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_MAP042 - Delimiter does not exist in the data record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_MAP - CRM Marketing:External List management mapping Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Delimiter does not exist in the data record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MAP042 - Delimiter does not exist in the data record ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MAP042 indicates that there is an issue with the data record being processed, specifically that a required delimiter is missing. This error typically occurs during the import or processing of marketing lists or data records in SAP CRM.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Delimiter: The data record does not contain the expected delimiter (e.g., a comma, semicolon, or tab) that separates different fields in the data.
  Incorrect File Format: The file being imported may not be in the correct format or structure expected by the SAP system.
  Corrupted Data: The data file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to missing delimiters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define how data should be parsed, and these settings may not align with the incoming data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data File:
  
  Open the data