How To Fix ED527 - Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string

What causes this issue?

The characters <LB>+-.,;:#*/()<></> are data delimiters for search and
replace strings.

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 search/replace strings contain a space or a data delimiter, they
must be included into (other) data delimiters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED527 - Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string ?

  The SAP error message ED527, which states "Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string," typically occurs when you are trying to import or export data using a delimiter that is already present in the data itself. This can lead to confusion in parsing the data correctly, as the system may not be able to distinguish between actual data and the delimiter.
  Cause:
  
  Delimiter Conflict: The delimiter you have chosen (e.g., a comma, semicolon, or tab) is present in the data string you are trying to process. This can happen if the data contains values that include the delimiter, leading to incorrect parsing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for data import/export may not have been set correctly, leading to the selection of an inappropriate delimiter.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose a Different Delimiter: Select a delimiter that is guaranteed not to appear in the data. Common choices include:
  
  Pipe (|)
  Tilde (~)
  Any other character that is not used in your data.
  
  
  
  Check Data for Delimiters: Review the data you are working with to identify any existing delimiters. If possible, clean the data to remove or replace these delimiters.
  
  
  Use Quoting: If changing the delimiter is not feasible, consider using a quoting mechanism (e.g., enclosing strings in double quotes) to ensure that the data is interpreted correctly.
  
  
  Data Transformation: If you have control over the data source, consider transforming the data to replace or escape the existing delimiters before importing it into SAP.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the settings in the SAP system related to data import/export to ensure that the delimiter settings are appropriate for the data being processed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the module you are working with for more detailed guidance on data import/export processes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Testing: Always test with a small subset of data after making changes to ensure that the new delimiter works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ED527 error and successfully process your data in SAP.