How To Fix IFME_ENGINE099 - Fixed length field not expected &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Fixed length field not expected &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE099 - Fixed length field not expected &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE099, which states "Fixed length field not expected &1 (&2)," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data import/export operations within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with fixed-length fields in data files.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The data being processed does not conform to the expected format. For example, if a fixed-length field is expected but the incoming data is either too short or too long, this error can occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields in the data file to the fields in the SAP system is incorrect, it can lead to this error. This often happens during data migration or integration processes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data processing program or the interface that is handling the data.
  
  
  Data Corruption: The data file being processed may be corrupted or improperly