How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS552 - Delimiter cannot be null

FDT_EXPRESSIONS552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Delimiter cannot be null

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS552 - Delimiter cannot be null ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS552: Delimiter cannot be null typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA applications that involve data transformation or expression evaluation, particularly when working with field-based expressions or data manipulation.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a delimiter, which is expected to separate values in a string or list, is not provided (i.e., it is null). This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Data Transformation: When trying to split a string into multiple parts using a delimiter, if the delimiter is not specified, the system cannot perform the operation.
  Expression Evaluation: In expressions where a delimiter is required for functions like SPLIT, CONCATENATE, or similar, if the delimiter is missing, the error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data model or transformation logic where delimiters are expected but not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Expression: Review the expression