How To Fix DA172 - Irregular separation in result line &1: &2

DA172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Irregular separation in result line &1: &2

What causes this issue?

The instantiated line is longer than the lines of the result table and
cannot be broken down in the normal manner. The line was broken at its
maximum length.
You could produce a normal separation by substituting a blank with a
line feed or inserting a new line before the characters '([{' or after
the characters ',.)]}'.

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?

If the result produced by the abnormal separation is of no use, such as
when you generate ABAP programs, make sure that one of the above
separators occurs within a line width.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA172 - Irregular separation in result line &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message DA172, which states "Irregular separation in result line &1: &2," typically occurs in the context of data processing or reporting within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data extraction or analysis. This error indicates that there is an issue with the formatting or structure of the data being processed, which prevents the system from correctly interpreting or displaying the results.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Formatting Issues: The data being processed may have irregularities, such as unexpected delimiters, missing values, or incorrect data types.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the data extraction or reporting tools, leading to improper handling of the data.
  Corrupted Data: The data source may contain corrupted or malformed entries that disrupt the expected structure.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Review the data source for any irregularities. Look for