How To Fix IDFI_INFILES_MSG020 - Define a delimiter.

IDFI_INFILES_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI_INFILES_MSG - Country-Specific Bank Statements (Localization) - Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Define a delimiter.

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IDFI_INFILES_MSG020 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFI_INFILES_MSG020, which states "Define a delimiter," typically occurs in the context of data import processes, particularly when using the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or similar tools for uploading data into SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a delimiter to be specified for the data file being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined delimiter in the configuration settings for the data import. Delimiters are essential for parsing the data correctly, especially when dealing with CSV (Comma-Separated Values) or other delimited file formats. If the delimiter is not specified, the system cannot correctly interpret the structure of the incoming data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data File: Ensure that your data file is formatted correctly and that you know what delimiter is being used (e.g., comma, semicolon, tab).
  
  
  Define the Delimiter in SAP:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings