How To Fix FV626 - Incorrect input file: No & separator exists in & format

FV626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Incorrect input file: No & separator exists in & format

What causes this issue?

You have tried to import an account statement in MultiCash format.
During this process, the system established that the file in &V2&
format does not contain a &V1& separator.
The file contains either another separator or an incorrect file was
imported.

How to fix this error?

Check the file with a text editor. If it contains a separator other
than &V1&, you must change the settings in your MultiCash program so
that the fields are separated with the &V1& separator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV626 - Incorrect input file: No & separator exists in & format ?

  The SAP error message FV626, which states "Incorrect input file: No & separator exists in & format," typically occurs during the processing of an input file for financial transactions, particularly when dealing with file uploads for payment processing or similar activities. This error indicates that the system expects a specific format for the input file, but it cannot find the required separator (usually a comma, semicolon, or tab) that separates the fields in the file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The input file may not be formatted correctly according to the specifications required by SAP. This could mean that the expected field separator is missing or incorrect.
  Empty or Malformed Fields: The file may contain empty fields or fields that do not conform to the expected data types or formats.
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be saved in an encoding format that SAP does not recognize, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings