How To Fix EU305 - Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 305

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

What causes this issue?

You have used a delimiter for the character string to be searched for,
but this delimiter is in the character string itself.
Whenever you perform a search in the Editor, the specified string must
be enclosed within special characters if it contains blanks or special
characters itself.
If there is a special character at the first position of the search
string, it is interpreted primarily as a delimiter and the same
character is expected at the end of the string.
Therefore, a special character included in the search string must not be
used as a delimiter.

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?

Use a delimiter that does not appear within the character string.
The following characters are allowed as delimiters: / - . , : ; ?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU305 - Choose a delimiter which does not occur in the character string ?

  The SAP error message EU305, "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 when the data itself contains the same character that you are using as a delimiter.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for data import/export may not have been set correctly, leading to the selection of a delimiter that is not suitable for the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose a Different Delimiter: Select a delimiter that is guaranteed not to appear in the data. Common alternatives include:
  
  Pipe (|)
  Tilde (~)
  Caret (^)
  Any other character that is not present in your data.
  
  
  
  Check Data for Delimiters: Before choosing a delimiter, inspect your data to ensure that the character you plan to use does not occur within the data strings.
  
  
  Modify Data: If changing the delimiter is not feasible, consider modifying the data to escape or replace the conflicting characters. However, this may not always be practical.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the correct delimiter is set for the specific data import/export process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Formats: When dealing with CSV or other delimited formats, it's essential to understand how delimiters work and how they can affect data integrity.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on data import/export processes and best practices for choosing delimiters.
  Testing: Always test the import/export process with a small subset of data to ensure that the chosen delimiter works as expected before processing larger datasets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EU305 error and successfully import or export your data in SAP.